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First, lay a polythene sheet and cover with a polyethylene foam entirely the installation area.
 
 


Start installation by placing wood spaces between the wall and the first row. For the last plank of each row, saw out the excess as need.
 
 


Continue the next row by applying the water-resistant glue on the groove. Then, push that groove into the tongue of the planks of the row before.
 
 


After the planks are fitted together, gently knock the tongue and the groove tight with a hammer and a wood block.
 
 


When the last plank of the row reached, use a hammer and a heel iron to tighten the tongue and groove by knocking from the side way.
 
 


Align the plank for the last row on top of the plank on the second last row. Using another plank on top, push it to the wall and trace edge as shown. Saw the last plank according to the traced line.
 
 


Remove all the spacers before skirting installation. Skirting boards that are installed will cover the expansion gaps and also complement the beauty of the floor.