how to install pergo flooring

Getting Started

Pergo floors are more than just beautiful and durable, they're also easy to install. Even if you've never installed a floor before, it's easy to put new floors in your home in less time with just a few simple tools. Pergo floors make it easy!

With Pergo's dual-locking installation systems, a do-it-yourselfer can click together a living room size floor in about a day, and start enjoying it immediately. If you wish to install Pergo flooring yourself, spend time reviewing our detailed Installation Essentials Guide or watch our video online.

Installing your Pergo Flooring

How easy is it to install Pergo floors? We're not saying your dog could do it, but with a little guidance, Pergo floors come together quickly and easily. It's simple — if you have opposable thumbs, anyway.

Check out our tutorial videos for more installation tips.

Professional Installation

What to Expect

Depending on where you purchase your Pergo Flooring, your seller many times have a professional installer available to install your floors for a varying rate. These contractors will do all of the work for you so all you have to do is enjoy your new Pergo flooring!

Have questions? Visit our FAQ

Working with an Installer

Working with Installers is important to ensure that your new flooring goes in all the right places in your home. Professional installers will know all of the ins and outs of the installation process and ensure that your flooring is put in the right way the first time.

Need install help? Contact your retailer

DIY & Install FAQ

Pergo flooring can be installed in any room inside the house where the floor is solid and flat. Pergo should not be installed in rooms with sump pumps or floor drains, or in motor homes, boats or planes. Please reference product specific installation instructions for information about installing in wet areas, such as bathrooms with showers or mudrooms, as installation methods may vary by product.

Absolutely, but with certain precautions. The concrete must be fully set. Moisture readings from a calcium chloride test (available at home centers) must be no more than 5lbs/1000 sq ft/24 hours or less than 80% RH with an in situ probe. Should moisture record above these levels, Pergo is not recommended. In all cases, a 6 mil polyethylene moisture barrier overlapped at least 8" and taped is required on all concrete installations.

Ensure that the subfloor is flat and level.
Concrete subfloor moisture levels must be at or below 5 lbs/1000 sf/24-hr when using a calcium chloride moisture test for concrete subfloors or below 80% RH with an in situ probe. Wood subfloor moisture levels must be at or below 12%.
Crawl space and/or basement should be ventilated and dry.
Acclimate Pergo in the room in which you intend to install it a minimum of 48 hours before the installation.

For installation instructions and tips, reviewing our detailed Installation Essentials Guide.

Pergo can be installed in homes without climate control when proper installation precautions are taken. Please pay special attention to "Rooms without climate control" in Section 16 of our Installation Essentials Guide.