5 finish the first course of laminate by custom fitting the last piece.
Installing laminate flooring without removing baseboards.
If your baseboards have been glued to the wall and would cause damage if you tried to remove them it may be best to leave them.
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How to install click laminate flooring without removing baseboards.
How to install hardwood floor without removing the baseboard.
The main purpose of baseboards is to hide the gap between the floor covering and the wall but over the years they can become so much.