Posts Tagged ‘carpet’


can i lay my laminate flooring over carpet?

we have a fairly thin, tough carpet in an 8m2 room. Its kind of an ‘office’ type carpet. I was wondering if we should lay the laminate over this. Its a ground floor room. Underneath the carpet is just concrete. Share and Enjoy:

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Technorati
  • Live
  • LinkedIn
  • MySpace
Read More...

Do It Yourself – Laminate Floor Installation

We tore out that old nasty carpet and put down a nice light colored wood laminate floor over a concrete slab foundation Share and Enjoy:

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Technorati
  • Live
  • LinkedIn
  • MySpace
Read More...

Do I really need underlayment for laminate flooring?

I’m wanting to install laminate flooring in my mobile home. Underneath the carpet is just plywood. I was told that I need to install an underlayment mat before actually putting down the laminate, but do I really even need it? I know its for providing some cushion and sound deadening, and fixing minor flaws. But [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Technorati
  • Live
  • LinkedIn
  • MySpace
Read More...

Question About Laminate Flooring?

I like the look of laminate flooring but worry that if I have it installed it will be damaged by a hidden dog puddle or a spilled drink that doesn’t get taken care of right away. I like ceramic tile also but it may be too expensive for me. What is a resonably priced floor [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Technorati
  • Live
  • LinkedIn
  • MySpace
Read More...

Detailed laminate flooring questions?

Ok, I just ordered enough laminate flooring todo the living room and hallway. I also ordered th three in one silver acoustical moisture barrier and some other transitional pieces for around the fireplace and kitchen as recommended by the salesman. I understand the concept that it needs a small expansion gap around the edges (adding [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • NewsVine
  • Reddit
  • StumbleUpon
  • Google Bookmarks
  • Yahoo! Buzz
  • Twitter
  • Technorati
  • Live
  • LinkedIn
  • MySpace
Read More...