Discovered bitumen layer under carpet, can I float a floor?

[claire79]

Hello guys,

Well, I was just about to place my order for 17m2 of engineered wood planks (click system installation) but decided to pull up some of the carpet tonight to discover old thin black tiles stuck to the concrete floor with a thin layer of what appears to be a black bitumen adhesive.

The tiles are very easily lifting off and the adhesive is completely dry, no tackyness whatsoever.

My question is, can I float an engineered wood floor over the top of this (after fitting a suitable underlay of course) or does this adhesive layer need stripping, in which case I think i'll have to change my plans and go for carpet

Your advice would be appreciated.

Thank you

Claire.

 

[WoodYouLike]

Make sure you use an underlayment that has a DPM in it. To be honest, it's better to leave the tiles where they are, if they are really thin and level

 

[claire79]

The carpet has been stuck to the tiles with adhesive so when I pull up the carpet, it pulls the tiles up too! There really isn't anything holding them on because the adhesive is completely dry and has no tack.

This is the underlay i'm looking to purchase, is it ok or can you suggest an alternative?

http://www.flooringsupplies.co.uk/accessories/811/natura_silver_acoustic_underlay

 

[WoodYouLike]

I can be honest or I can give you a rant about Flooringsupplies - which would be honest too

But it would be a right product