Do we have to lay the plastic or foam under snap together laminate? This is going to be throughout the entire house, except in bathrooms and kitchens.
2007-03-18 14:47:28 · 5 answers · asked by misstigeress 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Many laminates come with a preattached foam or fiber underlayment. This is true of almost all Pergo laminates, and many Bruce, Armstrong, and Kronotex products. If you decide to buy a floor without pad attached, you must install foam underlayment. If the floor is over concrete you need a 6 mil. 100% virgin plastic vapor barrier as well, even under a floor with padding.
2007-03-18 15:11:00 · answer #1 · answered by fakest forest 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes the plastic is a moister barrier and the foam is either on the back of the flooring or you buy it in rolls. It acts as a cushion and protects the floor from cracking.
2007-03-18 21:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by wrightbrigade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah lay it down with the rough side down. Be sure to leave a half inch on all your walls for the laminate to expand. Looks good when it's done right.
2007-03-18 21:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by Yankee Killer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The laminate needs it underneath to give some flexibility (for good wear, no cracking) and also for soundproofing.
2007-03-18 21:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by maimatt7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If on a ground floor-definetly, all other floors strongly advisable
2007-03-19 11:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋