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    Oct 31, 2009, 06:46 PM
    Lock n seal laminate flooring install
    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.
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    Nov 1, 2009, 04:31 AM

    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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    Nov 1, 2009, 02:43 PM
    Thanks... that's what I thought... my curiosity got the best of me
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    Nov 1, 2009, 02:46 PM

    carycd, is the sub floor plywood ?
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    Nov 1, 2009, 02:50 PM
    Subfloor is plywood
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    Nov 1, 2009, 02:59 PM

    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, don't 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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    Nov 9, 2009, 04:08 PM

    Carpeting is too thick to be used as an underlayment for laminate floors. It will cause them to buckle and separate.
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    Nov 9, 2009, 05:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by pattyg2 View Post
    Carpeting is too thick to be used as an underlayment for laminate floors. It will cause them to buckle and separate.
    I think we already covered this. Yes, it wouldn't work with laminate on top.

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