You need a strong base for the hardwood or any type of flooring for that matter.
Should i instal pat under harwood floor.
With this type of application a dimpled underlayment such as dmx 1 step is laid on top of the subfloor.
So you would want to remove the laminate flooring first and then install the hardwood.
William no you can not install hardwood on top of a laminate floor.
Finally if you want to glue down your hardwood floor do not use an underlayment.
Installing hardwood flooring over concrete.
Floor covering or finish flooring is the surface that you see and walk on not the subfloor under the underlayment or underlayment between subfloor and finished layer.
Adding an in floor heating system under hardwood flooring is.
If the new flooring does not have the built in underlayer simply roll out and tape your underlayment to the wood floor and begin installing the laminate.
Read manufacturer s directions before installation to maintain warranty coverage.
In most cases given standard flooring heights you will install the cabinets before the floor covering.
Laminate floors are floating and they expand and contract based on temperature and humidity.
If your laminate has a built in underlayer you may install it right on top of the hardwood.
However you can look for a glue that also offers a moisture barrier in order to reap at least one benefit of an underlayment for this installation method.
Do this by multiplying the room s length by its width.
Carpet padding does not provide enough support for hardwood floors and is often too thick for nail installation.
Use these step by step instructions to install engineered hardwood floors in your home.
Hardwood floors are durable low maintenance and easy to clean.