How do you attach laminate to a wall?
Short Answer
Fixing laminate to a wall is straightforward once the wall is properly prepared. In short: clean and dry the wall and make any repairs; let the panels acclimatise to the room first so they don't warp later; measure and plan the layout to minimise waste; apply adhesive to the back of each cut panel (or use self-adhesive panels); then fit them carefully, working from a corner or the centre and keeping everything level as you go.
Detailed Explanation
Laminate panels are an affordable, practical way to lift the look of a wall, and installing them is well within reach of a careful DIYer. The process usually runs as follows.
Start with preparation: the wall needs to be clean, dry and sound. Remove any old wallpaper or panelling and make good any cracks or uneven patches first. Next, let the panels acclimatise - leave them in the room for a day or so to adjust to its temperature and humidity, which prevents warping or buckling after they're fixed. Then measure the wall and plan your layout before cutting, so you minimise waste and avoid awkward offcuts.
For fixing, cut the panels to size with a laminate cutter or fine-tooth saw, then apply a suitable adhesive to the back of each panel - some panels come with a self-adhesive backing, which skips this step. Begin fitting from a corner or the centre of the wall (centring gives a symmetrical look on a feature wall), pressing each panel firmly into place and checking with a level as you go so the panels stay aligned and evenly spaced. Work methodically across the wall, and finish edges and joins neatly for a clean result.
Start with preparation: the wall needs to be clean, dry and sound. Remove any old wallpaper or panelling and make good any cracks or uneven patches first. Next, let the panels acclimatise - leave them in the room for a day or so to adjust to its temperature and humidity, which prevents warping or buckling after they're fixed. Then measure the wall and plan your layout before cutting, so you minimise waste and avoid awkward offcuts.
For fixing, cut the panels to size with a laminate cutter or fine-tooth saw, then apply a suitable adhesive to the back of each panel - some panels come with a self-adhesive backing, which skips this step. Begin fitting from a corner or the centre of the wall (centring gives a symmetrical look on a feature wall), pressing each panel firmly into place and checking with a level as you go so the panels stay aligned and evenly spaced. Work methodically across the wall, and finish edges and joins neatly for a clean result.
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