Some of padding doesn't come up off the cement does it matter if you don't get it all up before lying the laminate on the cement flooring. I am using the under layment padding.
2007-08-23 03:57:18 · 7 answers · asked by Marcia E 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Every bit has to come up, or you'll have a little bump there. You might not see it right away, but it will be higher than what's around it, and the finish will wear off there first. Then you'll have a worn spot that will stand out like a sore thumb.
Start scrubbing and scraping, and get the old padding up - all of it.
2007-08-23 04:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to use a waterproof underlay when fitting laminate on a concrete floor as it's a moisture magnet. If you're needing to do this cheaply use a standard foam underlay and be sure to tape the joins properly. DON'T use a fibre underlay. Fitting on carpet will cause you problems in the long term.
2016-05-20 23:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by althea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Let's say you have a little patch of padding that just so happens to fall under an irregular patch of under layment padding. You'll get a lump. It's best to do it right the first time, that way you don't have anyworries and won't spend extra money.
2007-08-23 04:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does matter. Take a metal paint scraper and get it off before you lay the underpad for the laminate, otherwise when laminate is finished you will have a very uneven floor.
If you wonder about doing something, the right way, then you should.You`ll be happy you did when it`s all done.
2007-08-23 04:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by I tell it like it is 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as in the first answer, its amazing what little scraps of padding will show thru in the new flooring as bumps or bubbles. Do yourself a favor and scrape it all up. Use a long handled scraper for more leverage, it will come up.
2007-08-23 04:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Lollie 123 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Preparation and detail is everything. Always do it right the first time for a real professional quality job.
2007-08-23 04:29:50 · answer #6 · answered by Lynda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT needs to come up it will buck your new flooring
2007-08-23 04:06:02 · answer #7 · answered by bigdogrex 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋