Has anyone installed lock n seal laminate flooring over the top of carpeting? Is it even possible? The carpeting has a foam backing and is glued to a wood subfloor. Any ideas welcome.

tickle

I would remove everything down to the subfloor before installing the laminate, otherwise you are going to have a very springy floor.

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carycd

Thanks.... thats what I thought.....my curiosity got the best of me

tickle

carycd, is the sub floor plywood ?

carycd

Subfloor is plywood

tickle

When I installed my click flooring, I put down a moisture barrier on top of the plywood. I bought it at the same place as the flooring. It comes in a roll. Sorry, I probably just made more work for you.

Another good point with that flooring, dont use a lot of water when cleaning it. Damp mop only. If too much water, it gets in the cracks and between the laminate particles and raises the pattern.

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pattyg2

Carpeting is too thick to be used as an underlayment for laminate floors. It will cause them to buckle and separate.

tickle

I think we already covered this. Yes, it wouldnt work with laminate on top.

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