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Can you put carpet over uneven constructed laminate floor in the basement?
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∙ 12y ago
No, it will wear unevenly. If the floor is solid (ie not warped floorboards) and the uneven bits slight, you can spread leveling compound (a sort of wet cement slurry) over the uneven floor to obtain a flat surface.
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∙ 14y ago
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Can you lay engineered wood floor on carpet padding?
Generally, no. The carpet pad will have too much bounce causing the engineered hardwood (or even laminate) to break and split. That being said there are some thin felt carpet pads that could work, but I wouldn't recommend it. I'm not sure why you are asking this question. If it's because you had carpet there and you are hoping to reuse your existing carpet pad, that is a big no no. The carpet pad will be uneven which can cause problems and worse than that, it will already be dirty with germs and potentially moisture and you could develop mold and/or odor issues. Also, if your engineered hardwood is over concrete, you want the traditional laminate/hardwood underlayment which also has a moisture barrier. This, of course, is assuming that you are doing a floating floor. If you are nailing or glueing than it's an even firmer no.
What do you need to put on pine boards on basement walls?
Either a clear finish or primer and paint should be applied to all sides to prevent uneven moisture absorption, especially in a basement setting.
Why do the front floorboards in the dodge magnum feel uneven?
bad design. there is a wiring harness running below carpet !
Can you install laminate over rough slate?
I would definitely recommend against this. While laminate can be installed on top of tile, it requires that the floor is level and even. So, if your slate is rough and uneven, it is not a good subfloor to install any hard surface. If you install the laminate directly on top of an uneven floor like this, it will most likely crack and move a lot when you are walking on it. However, an alternative (albeit an expensive one), is to add self leveling cement on top of the slate and level out the floor, and then you could install the laminate on top. This might be less expensive and less difficult vs. trying to remove the slate, but it is not a cheap option.
Is luxury vinyl tile better in a kitchen than laminate?
I think that luxury vinyl tile or plank is a great option for a kitchen. First, it is waterproof (laminate is not and with water it can be permanently damaged. Second, luxury vinyl is usually glued down to the floor, so it is more secure and feels/sounds more real vs. a laminate floor which is floating and sounds tinny/hollow underneath. Third, if you floor is uneven/not level, the luxury vinyl will work better as it is a flexible material and can tolerate indiscrepancies; a laminate floor will move a lot of if the floor is uneven (and could even buckle and break if it's too uneven. Please note that you will still need to make sure you floor is smoothed out before putting luxury vinyl on top, as the the vinyl will telegraph the shape of what is underneath it.
Can you install wood flooring in the basement?
Yes, you can...provided that there is not a water nor moisture issue. If the basement is below grade (i.e. beneath the ground), then you need to use an engineered hardwood (rather than solid hardwood). Some engineered hardwoods can be glued and others click into place. It's best to consult a flooring professional on best structure/installation method and whether floor prep is needed (since many basements are uneven). Oops...I forgot to sign in. Engineered hardwood is real (and not be confused with laminate which is fake).
Can carpet be put down on an uneven floor?
FLOOR PREP CARPET You can put carpet over an uneven floor, BUT Every ridge, Gap or mis alignment in the sub floor will show through over time. Here is a good rule of thumb.. If a gap or a height difference greater than the thickness of a Nickel is present, it will show through the carpet sooner or later. Carpet cushion will help, but it is not "floor prep" on a roll & will not fix anything, only mask it some. Ardex floor feather finish is a great & easy product to skim coat & feather out and fill in differences, it is available at any carpet installation supply house or the home centers.. DO NOT use dependable white crack filler, it will crack & break apart and cause you more problems in the long run.
Which is better laminate floor or ceramic tile floor?
This is not a good idea just because of the difference in threshold height you will end up with. If you are using an adhesive backed flooring it wont stick Ceramic floors are notoriously uneven and this will cause squeaks and unsightly bulges and such.
What does uneven distribution means?
An uneven distribution means that an area which is uneven to the area beside the area which is uneven
Is a movement of a plate uniform or uneven?
uneven
Can you swim in an uneven pool?
yes, of course you can swin in a/n uneven pool.most pools are uneven.
What is uneven distribution in farming?
uneven distribution in farming is referring to the uneven distribution of rain fall
