I am getting carpet fitted but would rather not have to remove the existing laminate flooring. I thought keeping this in place could be additional insulation and it also saves the hassle of having to remove it. Is this ok?
Also, not sure whether underlay is required.
May be getting carpets with felt backing (tbc) and I was told this wouldn't require underlay.
Under the laminate flooring is chipboard floorboards.
2007-02-01 22:50:39 · 13 answers · asked by Simple 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Just to make sure you don't get confused by responses of other answerer's. No, you may not install wall to wall carpeting over a laminate floor. It would be a mess and a headache you don't want. It's a floating floor it's not attached to the floor pick up the laminate and foam and throw it away. Loose lay or double faced tape idea is the only option to leave laminate in place if for some reason it's a "have to" situation that I can truly understand.
Your manufacture's warranty's are in place for a reason. To give you a length of time to expect your carpeting to last. With proper installation methods. Including a wear warranty and texture retention warranty. Both of those would be void if the carpet is not installed with a minimum 6 lb density foam pad for cut pile carpet or 20oz felt pad for looped carpet over a stable substrate. Unless of course it is installed using a gluedown method with an adhesive. I don't believe you would be able to find a glue that would adhere to the laminate surface without being really toxic. Good Luck with your project it will be worth it in the end.
Both Shaw and Mohawk's websites would be helpful to you in making your selections and getting information. You can also check with the Carpet and Rug Institute's website for more information.
2007-02-03 11:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I am getting carpet fitted but would rather not have to remove the existing laminate flooring. I thought keeping this in place could be additional insulation and it also saves the hassle of having to remove it. Is this ok?
Also, not sure whether underlay is required.
May be getting carpets with...
2015-08-16 17:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should DEFINETLY remove the laminate if you are doing a 'stretch-in' carpet installation with underpad. First, with the tackstrip installed around the edges, you will be pinning a floating floor in place, which will cause it to buckle when the humidity levels change in the summer.
When the installer kicks in the carpet, it will cause the laminate to buckle, probably in the middle.
Solution: Install a felt-backed or foam backed carpet directly on top of the laminate and use 2-sided tape or a few carpet staples to hold it in place.
2007-02-02 01:41:43 · answer #3 · answered by drumrrr 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only snag might be in trying to nail "gripparod" around the edges, because laminate flooring can be VERY tough. Underlay is always a good idea - carpets last better (and feel a little more luxurious) with it beneath.
2007-02-02 00:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by andrew f 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd remove it but if you do get goosd quality underlay to go underneath. To help prevent damage to your laminate. By keeping the laminate it will have raised the height from the floor so you won't be able to close your doors so you'll have to take an inch or so off your doors to be able to close them , i'd remove the laminate first then you will have an even floor to lay the carpet onto.
2007-02-02 23:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by Hayley- Lou :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Use good quality underfelt/underlay and it will be wonderful. If you do not use separate underlay use a good quality fleece to stop the carpet sticking to laminate
2007-02-01 22:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by Davy B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not, the laminate system is a floating one and carpet needs to be fitted to a secure floor. If you do fir the carpet on top it will move on the shiny surface of the laminate.
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2007-02-03 00:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be but it is not the best idea.foam backed carpet does need an underlay,but not of the foam kind.you can buy a thin cardboard type underlay from carpet shops it comes in roll form,and is not to dear
2007-02-01 23:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by PETER G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi im a carpet fitter and cover tons of this stuff up lall the time lol, i personaly would pull it up as it makes the floor a diffrent level to the rest of the rooms. its up to u on underlay but if u have underlay u will need gripper rods and you will have to nail them into your wood. if you have a felt back carpet (without underlay) it will be stuck using glue. but personaly i would pull it up.
good luck.
2007-02-02 19:40:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can just treat as a normal wood floor , yes and put down some cheap underlay to cushion the carpet
2007-02-01 22:55:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋