when i took the rug off, there was a sponge underneath, do i take it off to put the hard wood flooring or do I take it off
2007-06-16 06:59:15 · 7 answers · asked by mailman 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
yes the carpet padding must come up.
2007-06-16 07:18:48 · answer #1 · answered by scooby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it out...
there is a thin material you should put down under the wood flooring. this helps with expansion and abrasion of the floor. the people you bought the flooring from should have the material you need or go to home depot and get it...secure it with staples so it doesnt move when working on the floor.
2007-06-16 14:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by Joe H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it out. Before you install the HW floor you need to install a layer of tar paper as a moisture barier. Also it will help stop squeeks ....... wood against wood will squeek.
2007-06-16 23:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by russbillen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the rug pad.
Take it off.
Your hardwood floor should be laid on a well-prepared (clean, level) surface.
2007-06-16 14:44:26 · answer #4 · answered by socalgramma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to remove the underlay(foam) before putting your hardwood down. Before laying the hardwood you should put down a layer of tarpaper or something of that sort.
2007-06-16 14:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by albertaguy7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it off
2007-06-17 01:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it off. It's only the carpet's pad.
2007-06-16 15:06:40 · answer #7 · answered by T-Bone Staek WC Esquire, III 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋