Wonder board is a cement board that is very firm. Unlike wood it doesn't warp or rot. It is especially used as the underlayment for tile floors and shower walls.
Your new floor will only be as good as the subfloor it goes over. New underlayment doesn't have wax, cracks, stains, rot or anything that is the reason you are replacing it, and it is smooth & provides a good surface for adhesion... the process of removing the old unearths bad subfloor conditions very often that would have compromised your new floor , so it is also part of a good process too...
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Not really a good idea. The water over time from the concrete will cause the board damage. If you use a good pad there is no reason you cannot lay the carpet over concrete.
You shouldn't. You need a surface that will allow the adhesive to make a good bond to. There are different types, read the instructions for the one you buy and apply it to the recommended sub floor.
That depends entirely on what the finished floor is going to made of. If it's 'click' laminate then wavy thin foam sheet is best. If good quality lino then thin plywood is best , etc.
This is not a good idea without using a cement /mortar board underlayment.
Your new floor will only be as good as the subfloor it goes over. New underlayment doesn't have wax, cracks, stains, rot or anything that is the reason you are replacing it, and it is smooth & provides a good surface for adhesion... the process of removing the old unearths bad subfloor conditions very often that would have compromised your new floor , so it is also part of a good process too...
if the old floor is down good and tight, you can go right over it. If it has a strong embossed pattern it may telegraph through the new floor though. you can skim coat over that if you need to.
The thin set under the board is to fill in any low spots in the floor. It is not to adhere the board to the floor. It is preventative against deflection. If there is a low spot and you do not fill it in, the board will flex and the grout/ tile will crack. Do not use construction adhesive it will do more harm then good.
In my opinion, no it will swell.In my opinion, yes you can install laminate over tile if the tile is in good condition/stable and even. You would first put underlayment above the tile and then the laminate on top. (you always add underlayment before laminate). It is important, though, to make sure you have enough clearance for the doors (you may need to shave the doors). If it's a kitchen, you also want to make sure there is enough clearance for the appliances.
Insulayment is good for most any type of flooring, other than tile.
Stevie Wonder was good
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.
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You cannot sand and finish particle board floors with polyurethane. Particle board does not have a finish that would allow any liquid to be put on it. It would disintegrate. Particle board is not a good flooring material.
I wonder who wrote the Book of Love. This garden path always awakens my sense of wonder.
it depends if there is a person in front of you that is taller than u then the floor is not good but if your taller than floor seats are good.