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09-14-11, 04:02 PM

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laminate flooring question

can you install laminate flooring over carpeting?

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09-15-11, 05:45 AM

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Welcome to the forums! Short answer, no. You'll need a solid substrate, then the manufacturer's suggested underlayment, then the laminate.

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I second the answer of No.

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