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Overview of the process: prepare, underlay, first row, continue and finish.

Tools You’ll Need

• Measuring tape & pencil
• Spacers (10 mm)
• Rubber mallet, tapping block & pull bar
• Jigsaw or handsaw (fine-tooth)
• Utility knife & square
• Underlay (with vapour barrier if on concrete)

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Acclimatise the planks (48 hours). Store the packs flat in the room.
2. Prepare the subfloor. It must be clean, dry and level (typically ±2 mm over 2 m). Fix squeaks, scrape high spots, and fill low ones.
3. Lay the underlay. Roll it out, butt edges (don’t overlap), and tape seams. Add a moisture barrier on concrete if your underlay doesn’t include one.
4. Plan the layout. Measure the room and calculate row widths so the last row is at least 60–80 mm wide. Stagger end joints by >300 mm.
5. Fit the first row. Place 10 mm spacers at walls. Click planks end-to-end with the tongue toward the wall; ensure the row is dead straight.
6. Build subsequent rows. Angle-click the long side, then use a tapping block to close gaps. Keep joints tight and lines straight.
7. Cut around obstacles. Undercut door frames if possible; otherwise scribe and cut. Leave the 10 mm expansion gap all around.
8. Install the final row. Rip planks to width. Use the pull bar to lock them in cleanly.
9. Finish up. Remove spacers, fit skirting or scotia to cover the gap, and add thresholds at doorways.

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