Install Your Own SPC Flooring: Easy and Accurate Steps

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What You'll Need:

1. SPC flooring
2. Underlayment
3. Rake
4. X-pattern
5. Ceiling guide
6. Laminate saw
7. Hammer
8. Tapping block
9. Expansion gap spacers

Step 1: Prepare the Subfloor

1. Remove any existing flooring and sweep the subfloor. Sand any uneven areas.
2. Use a moisture meter to ensure the subfloor is below 12%.
3. Lay the underlayment horizontally, taping the seams together.

Step 2: Plan the Installation

1. Decide whether you want to start the first row with a full panel or a half panel.
2. Place expansion gap spacers 3/8-inch away from the walls.

Step 3: Create the First Row

1. Use the X-pattern to mark and cut the short end of the first panel.
2. Follow the same process on the long end to prepare the first panel.
3. Place the panel against the wall and use the tapping block to secure it in place.

Step 4: Install the Remaining Rows

1. Cut the first panel of the second row to half the length of the first row.
2. Use the template to align the elements the first panel in place.
3. Place the second panel of the second row, with the tongue end facing the short end of the first panel.
4. Secure it in place with the tapping block and continue installing the remaining panels in the same way.

Step 5: Create Expansion Gaps

1. Leave 3/8-inch of space between the panels and any fixed objects.
2. Use the expansion gap spacers to provide this space.

Step 6: Finish the Installation

1. Cut and install the last row, just like the first row.
2. The next step is to install the baseboards.