Floating Installation This method the floor floats over foam cushioned padding.
Absolutely, but you have to be aware that it will raise your floor level and you might have a problem with door jambs and levels of flooring from one from room to another.
Absolutely.
If it sits over a cement floor, then no. If it is a nailed down floor, then you can, but you still have to install a cement board.
Yes, you can install a laminate floor system over existing hardwood floors. Just be sure that the existing hardwood is pretty smooth or the hump in the floor will transfer through. You must use a vapor barrier over your existing hardwood to reduce sound as well as moister transfere between two floor systems. Be sure to let your new floor acclimate to your room temp. for at least 48 hrs. this is especially important if you are installing floor in the winter.
yes, but it will slide over the years so I would not
of corse you can! it's not common practice but if your floor is sound it should be fine
Yes, it is possible to install vinyl siding over existing wood siding. However, it is important to ensure that the wood siding is in good condition and properly prepared before installing the vinyl siding to prevent any issues in the future.
To install a floating wood floor over concrete, first ensure the concrete is clean and level. Lay down a moisture barrier, then install a foam underlayment. Next, lay the floating wood planks according to the manufacturer's instructions, leaving space for expansion. Finish by adding trim and transitions as needed.
Yes, it must be a glue down wood or a floating wood floor.
To install tile on a wood floor, first ensure the wood floor is clean and level. Apply a layer of cement backer board over the wood floor to create a stable surface for the tile. Use thin-set mortar to adhere the tiles to the backer board, spacing them evenly. Allow the mortar to dry before grouting the tiles. Seal the grout to protect it from stains and moisture.
Tile is an insulator. If the tile is placed correctly over an existing wood floor and is sealed with grout, it will insulate the room it is in.
It is possible, but it's not the best practice. If you can easily remove the existing vinyl, then do so. If the vinyl won't peel up, then you should consider two possibilities: Remove the vinyl along with the wood underlayment (or scrape it off if your subfloor is concrete), or install new wood underlayment on top of the existing vinyl.A third possibility is this: If the existing vinyl is securely glued to the floor, you could apply an embossing leveler (cement-based product) in a very thin skim coat over the vinyl. This seals in any stains, levels the floor, and gives the new vinyl a nice, smooth surface to lay over (or a good surface for vinyl glue to adhere to).Most flooring manufacturers will not honor the warranty on their vinyl if it is installed over existing vinyl, unless you do the embossing leveler step above.