How to Install Elka Laminate Flooring Preparation Necessary tools saw measuring tape waterproof adhesive tape laminate flooring installation kit: expansion blocks, buffer block, tension iron sanding block or sanding machine Acclimatization Leave the sealed packs of laminate flooring in the center of the room where they will be installed for 48 hours, ensuring a room temperature of 18°C, relative air humidity between 40 to 70% and at a floor temperature of more than 15°C. Note! The packs must remain in sealed condition until the boards are to be installed. SUB-FLOORS: Remove any type of soft flooring like carpets before installation. If the existing floor coverings are damp sealed, like PVC, linoleum, rubber or wooden sub-floors, you do not need to remove them. Note! In case of electrical radiant sub floor heating systems make sure that the surface temperature never exceeds 28°C. Basic rules for laying a 0.2 mm damp proof membrane must be placed over the full area of all screeded and stone floors. Strips must overlap by at least 20 cm (8") directly under the joints. we recommend the use of a sound proofing underlay. Do not overlap the strips. always allow for expansion gaps of 8 – 10 mm (1/3" - 2/5") between the floor and all walls, units etc. in case of doorways, throughways and rooms larger than 10 m (33 feet) in length and/or width allow for additional expansion gaps and have them covered with an expansion profile. Installation of the laminate floors Installing methods tongue in groove groove in tongue Enhance the beauty of your laminate flooring choosing the same installation direction as that of the sunlight entering your room.