Question:
“I would like to lay down a oak laminate floor in my den and living room. I now have a very thin rug in both rooms. My question is would I be able to lay down the floor on top of the rug? This would save me the trouble of taking the rug up and also be used as a cushion.”
Answer:Unfortunately, we do not recommend installing a laminate floor over carpet or rugs. This will make your floor “fall” when you walk over it – or the joints may break. Doing this would more than likely also void your warranty.
You can, however install laminate over ceramic tile if the tile is smooth, sound and dry. Laminate can also be installed over vinyl or resilient flooring that is adhered well. This is particularly useful when going over older vinyl that may contain asbestos that would be costly and dangerous to remove.
Always use the proper underlayment when installing laminate flooring. Other helpful hints are to use a professional installer and always keep mats at every entrance to keep dirt and grit from scratching your laminate floors.
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