I am laying a Homebase real Parawood floor and want to know if I can use the existing lino as the insulation rather than having to pull it up and put down other insulation
2006-09-27 03:57:03 · 17 answers · asked by Richard B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
NO NO NO NO it will make the laminate sweat and warp you need a proper underlay for laminate that keeps the moisture level away from the laminate.....I sell it so have to know everything about it........if you insist on leaving it down make sure you put a good laminate underlay down on top of the lino
2006-09-27 04:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by kathy_madwoman_bates 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have to agree with the person who says NO!
We tried the same thing and after a while the lino starts to smell which in turn makes the room smell,it is well worth doing it properly with the correct insulation and rip up the lino.
2006-09-27 04:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by mentor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you still need the new insulation for noise. When you walk on it with out the insulation it will be very noisy, like a horse on the street. But you dont have to pull up the lino. I have layed laminate on top of ceramic tile and have no problems.
2006-09-27 04:01:09 · answer #3 · answered by HD1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did my kitchen about 6 months ago. I did put down some more insulation for noise. I have not had any problems with the laminate. We took every thing out of our kitchen, went from wall to wall. It looks good. We have also done our living room, 2 hall ways, 1 bed room and 1 bathroom. I would not recommened the bathroom, if you have children.
2006-09-27 04:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by chrissndrl2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as your lino is level and theres enough of a gap under doors then should be ok nice and warm too i bet the lino would make great insulation shop prob say not but hey want to sell you their own dont they
2006-09-27 04:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. As long as the existing floor is in relatively good condition, you can use it in stead of insulation. You should use a thin underlay foam to protect good lino, in-case you change your mind in future.
2006-09-27 04:00:36 · answer #6 · answered by lintilla2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will still need an underlay on top of the lino.
2006-09-27 03:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by Mr Crusty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can but if it is lino without anything under it you can cause the floor to sweat. condestation causes this when it get to a cold concrete foor
2006-09-27 04:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by KAY L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No....it is worth the effort to do this properly. You want to be sure the surface is going to hold up for years to come....
2006-09-27 11:22:46 · answer #9 · answered by L.lion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-28 09:28:10 · answer #10 · answered by blissman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋