You can install laminate flooring but I would not recommend it. I would suggest carpeting or a vinyl floor. There are products available such as luxury vinyl tiles that come in wood designs that can be glued directly to the floor. The thing you have to remember is when it is not climate controlled moisture plays critical part in the stability of the floor.
It could.
Laminate flooring can be used to effectively cover any unsightly or old flooring. Laminate flooring can be installed over warped, scratched, or even missing flooring.
Laminate flooring should be installed in the direction of the longest wall in the room for optimal results.
Swiftlock flooring is laminate flooring that is installed as a floating floor. The boards simple lock together and as they are floating and allow space along the perimeters it allows for expansion of the Laminate.
A laminate flooring transition strip is used to cover the gap between two different types of flooring, providing a smooth and safe transition. It is installed by placing it over the gap and securing it with adhesive or screws.
The basic requirements for laminate flooring include a solid subfloor and floor and a stable temperature for the initial installation.
You can, but you will probably have squeeks after you are done from the two floors rubbing against each other.
Laminate flooring is the more cost effective compared to laminate flooring.
No, laminate is floating type of floor installed over an insulation pad. Hardwood floor has to be nailed, stapled or glued to the subfloor. If you do manage to install hardwood on top of laminate sooner or later your Laminate floor will expand due to high temperature or humidity and it will create gaps between hardwood planks.
The average person can definately install laminate flooring. Both my father and my step-father installed their own kitchen floors. Neither one of them were professionals and it turned out great!
The expected depreciation life of laminate flooring is typically around 10 to 20 years, depending on the quality of the material and the level of foot traffic in the area where it is installed.
Swiftlock laminate flooring is a type of interlocking laminate flooring that is easy to install. It is typically priced similarly to traditional laminate flooring, but it may vary depending on the brand, quality, and design of the flooring.