Can I put laminate floor on top of my carpet underlayment (foam sheet, about 1/2" thick)?

Question

I am going to change the carpet of my newly purchased house to laminate floor. I discovered that the underlayment of the old carpet was in pretty good condition. My question is: Can I just remove the carpet, but leave the foam sheet there, and then put the laminate floor planks directly on top of it.

Answer 1

the answer is no ..... Carpet pad is much thicker and softer usually 3/8" to 7/16" than the pad that goes under laminate usually around 1/8" or less .... it would give the laminate a funny feeling when walked on and also void any warranty on the laminate ..... also make sure you get a laminate that is least 8mm thick and a rubber laminate pad or you will regret your choice.

Answer 2

Underlay turns into risky after a collectively as--rots in case you like. it is likewise designed for a distinctive objective-to function a splash "spring" to the carpet to help evade undue positioned on. additionally regularly that's no longer moisture resistant and realies on the carpet to have the skill to respire. Laminate floor underlay is designed for a typical insulation ruin between the floor and the laminate,additionally as sound deadening. regularly it is likewise water resistant,in consequence it turns into sealed below your new floor. That mentioned there is not any longer something from scuffling with you making use of the underlay---to coin a word "there's a gadget/product for each activity" --

Answer 3

No. The carpet pad is too thick and will allow too much movement of the laminate flooring. This will cause cracks (especially if it is tongue and groove) and squeaks when you walk on it.

Answer 4

noooooooooooooooo. the purpose of the underlayment for laminate is to keep moisture away. the carpet pad would collect moisture and ruin your laminate.