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Installing flooring yourself can be easy

Our thorough guides can help you through every step. Find your floor in this slider below to see how easy or difficult it is to install. Then examine the installation guide to get started.

EASE OF DIY INSTALLATION


Vinyl Tile
Peel'n Stick
Our easiest floor to install.

Laminate
Locking
Easy to install in most spaces.

Hardwood
Lock&Fold
Easy to install without glue, staples or nails.

Hardwood
Locking
Simple glueless locking system.

Hardwood
Glue, Staple or Floating
Recommended for the skilled DIYer or Professional installer

Ceramic
Installation
Recommended for the skilled DIYer or Professional installer.

Hardwood
Nail, Staple or Cleat
Professional installation recommended.

Vinyl Sheet
Installation
Recommended for the skilled DIYer or Professional installer.

Linoleum
Installation
Difficult - best for the professional installer.
 

Vinyl Tile

Our easiest floor to install.

  • Self adhesive tiles require no glue.
  • Simply measure, peel and stick to the floor.
  • You'll only need common household items such as measuring tape and a utility knife.

Download the Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation guide (PDF - 31KB)

Laminate - Locking

Easy to install in most spaces with the glueless locking system.

  • Can be installed over virtually any existing floor structure.
  • Professionals may be required for more complex jobs, or for bathrooms, where glue installation is recommended

Download the Armstrong and Bruce Laminate Flooring Installation Guide (PDF - 4.2MB)


Watch the installation demo

Hardwood - Lock&Fold

Easy to install without glue, staples or nails.

  • Engineered hardwood, designed for easy installation.
  • Install underlayment, lock and fold.

Download the Bruce Lock&Fold installation guide (PDF - 104KB)


Watch the installation demo

Locking Hardwood

Simple glueless locking system

  • No glue, nails or staples needed.

Download the Armstrong Locking Hardwood Installation Guide (PDF - 847KB)

Hardwood - Glue, Staple or Floating

  • Glue or Staple -- Professional installation recommended.
  • Engineered Floating flooring can be installed without staples or nails.

Download installation instructions for 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" and 1/2" Engineered Products for Staple-Down, Mechanically Fastened, Glue Down or Floating Installations (PDF - 1.35MB)

Ceramic

  • A multi-step job requiring skill and patience.
  • For the very handy DIYer or professional installation.

Please contact the Ceramic Tile Council of America (TCA) for ceramic installation information.

Hardwood - Nail

Solid 3/4" Hardwood is difficult to DIY install.

  • Professional installation is recommended.

Download installation instructions for 3/4" Solid Plank & Strip Products for Mechanically Fastened Installations (PDF - 687KB)

Vinyl Sheet

Difficulty of installation varies depending on the complexity of the job and your skill level.

  • Tools required for simpler jobs include rolling pins, hammer and a utility knife.
  • Professional installation recommended for more complex jobs.

View Armstrong Guaranteed Installation Systems 2009-2010

Linoleum

  • Very difficult - requires special skills and tools.
  • Professional installation is highly recommended.
  • Not recommended for bathrooms.

 

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