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I'm considering removing a carpet and putting down laminate instead. The underlying floor is concrete slab.
1) Is it a good idea to leave the carpet underlay in place and lay the laminate over it?
2) Am I right in thinking I should I remove the carpet grippers?
3) I've never installed laminate before but I'm quite good with simple DIY. The room is 'L' shaped. Can I do it myself or should I call in a carpenter?
4) Part of the room has a slight dip where a fireplace used to be. What should I use to raise up this section slightly? Would just putting down some thin plywood under the underlay be OK? Or would several thicknesses of old newspaper under the underlay be OK?
Thanks.
1) Is it a good idea to leave the carpet underlay in place and lay the laminate over it?
2) Am I right in thinking I should I remove the carpet grippers?
3) I've never installed laminate before but I'm quite good with simple DIY. The room is 'L' shaped. Can I do it myself or should I call in a carpenter?
4) Part of the room has a slight dip where a fireplace used to be. What should I use to raise up this section slightly? Would just putting down some thin plywood under the underlay be OK? Or would several thicknesses of old newspaper under the underlay be OK?
Thanks.