Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room. This will allow them to acclimate to the room’s temperature and humidity. They should acclimate for at least 48 hours. For slightly uneven floors, use a foam underlayment as the base for your laminate planks.
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Get PriceLay a moisture barrier. Lay plastic lining on the floor of the room that will be covered with the laminate flooring. Tape the plastic together with a moisture resistant adhesive tape. Make sure to avoid overlapping as you do this because it may cause the floor to rise.
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Get PriceA dip in the floor will cause a soft, spongy section in the laminate floor. Most dips can be taken care of with a trowel and vinyl floor patch. Buy a fast-drying variety if you want to start laying the floor the same day.
Get PriceScenario: When installing a laminate floor on top of old tile on top of concrete basement floor. In Colorado, dry basement, built 1961. The previous owner put the really old style tiles on top of concrete. My contractor wants to install laminate on TOP of floor. There are also tiles missing here and there.
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