If I need to rip out the berber I will. I was hoping by laying the laminate on top of the berber, I would save time and possibly have a little extra cushion while saving money on underpadding, Not to mention the mess of ripping up carpet and disposing of it.
Cheers.
2007-01-02 12:25:24 · 14 answers · asked by Metalhead 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
No, there would be too much flexing at the joints as you walk on it, causing the seams to raise and thus weakening the joint. Not only that but the carpet won't be able to breath and will be a breeding ground for mold.
2007-01-02 14:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rip it out first. There is no need for padding under the laminate because you can get laminate with the padding as an integral part of it. You need a flat floor to put down the laminate and a berber carpet doesn't qualify.
If the carpet is installed with carpet tack strips at the edges you can peel it all off and then just have to get those strips up. In a room without furniture you can get the carpet off in way less than an hour. Add another hour or two to pry up those carpet tack strips.
Then sweep it all clean and you are ready to install.
2007-01-02 22:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
possible, but definitely will not save you money. Laminate needs to be layed over a hard smooth surface. you would have to lay an underlayment over the carpet 1/2 plywood would do, then your moisture barrier then your laminate. Added cost depending on the size of your room could be several hundred dollars plus the labor vs. ripping up old carpet and perhaps payin bulk disposal fees. You might consider having it installed for you. Most companies for a small charge will do the removal and disposal.
2007-01-02 20:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by gacohio@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get a dozen bags of Sakrete mortar mix, and spread the goop evenly, just to the top of the carpet pile. When set, smoothe it off and leave it to dry. Once dry, you'll have your underlayment for the laminate. And the carpeting keeps the mortar from pulling apart in an earthquake... Ah, might be simpler and cheaper all around to just pull the carpet, after all.
2007-01-03 00:06:51 · answer #4 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem (among others) is if the carpet has flex in the pile still you will crack and break off the tougue and goove on the laminate flooring as you walk over the seams. The constant flexing of the tougues in the groove is not to design they had in mind.
2007-01-02 20:38:16 · answer #5 · answered by Carl P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you used the snap in place type, it just might work! you won't need the plastic underlayment, so money saved there! I would go for it! The worst case scenario is the floor gives too much when walking on it. I don't think that is going to happen. Buy, if it did, you would just unsnap it and remove the carpet.
2007-01-02 21:41:58 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
definately do not do this - you need a solid, and clean floor to put laminate on - carpet would not permit a lasting floor and would be a waste of your time and money - take the carpet out!
2007-01-03 00:33:24 · answer #7 · answered by tonia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not! Not just mould and mildew but a breeding ground for dirt, bacteria and possibly pests of the insect type! Ugh
2014-11-16 13:36:55 · answer #8 · answered by jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best result will be to rip up the carpet.
2007-01-02 20:34:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it would look and feel terrible. I would not recommend it. It probably wouldn't stick well after a while either. carpet isn't hard at all to tear out. you start in a corner and have at it.
2007-01-02 20:28:08 · answer #10 · answered by sweet 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋