In article . com, wrote:
Any tips, do's, or don'ts for somebody considering installing laminate
flooring on slab in a bedroom? Is this an easy job for somebody who
hasn't done it before?

Yes, provided you have a suitable saw and know how to
use it (safely).

Replacing carpet. Already know I have to pull up tack strips, remove
baseboard, use a vapor barrier over the slab, and cut bottom of door
trim to clear the laminate flooring.

If the masonry nails from the tack strips leave any small holes/pits in
the concrete, do I need to patch them first?

No need to patch small (nail sized) holes. But do be
sure to remove any high-spots, even small ones.

Any other advice and/or suggestions appreciated.

Plan out the details before you start. As well as
the overall layout, plan the specifics of how you
are going to handle the doorways, closets, and other
such features and joins. Also decide and plan how
you will handle the edges -- quarter round, new
matching baseboard or whatever.

Follow the floor manufacturers instructions to the
letter so you don't void their warranty.

And finally, don't forget to think about any other
projects that would best be completed before the
new floor goes down (e.g. repainting the ceiling
and walls).

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