Do I put laminate over this type of sub-floor? (pic included)
#1
10-06-14, 07:25 AM
Do I put laminate over this type of sub-floor? (pic included)
Hi everyone,
Tore up some old carpet in the basement and will eventually put down laminate hardwood floor. Found this rubbery material underneath when I tore the old carpet up. I started scraping it off the wood that is underneath it but then thought I should ask: do I need to get rid of this rubber or just put the laminate floor over-top? Please refer to my attached picture.
Thanks in advance,
Andrew
Tore up some old carpet in the basement and will eventually put down laminate hardwood floor. Found this rubbery material underneath when I tore the old carpet up. I started scraping it off the wood that is underneath it but then thought I should ask: do I need to get rid of this rubber or just put the laminate floor over-top? Please refer to my attached picture.
Thanks in advance,
Andrew
#2
10-06-14, 11:01 AM
Group Moderator
Yep, get rid of it.
Chandler will be along shortly to try to talk you out of laminate in the first place.
Chandler will be along shortly to try to talk you out of laminate in the first place.
#3
10-06-14, 04:00 PM
Member
laminate hardwood floor
As far as the rubber, you will void any and all flooring warranty's if you do not use an approved underlayment. In a basement the underlayment should also act as a vapor barrier. So, answering your question, remove the rubber stuff.
#4
10-06-14, 04:25 PM
I would recommend click lock engineered flooring. Laminate is made quickly and cheaply, and it carries forward to the installation. It chips rather badly during installation if not done gingerly, and Z already mentioned its affinity to attracting water and swelling. Use a manufacturer's approved underlayment.
