Carpet underlay on chipwood floor

[firapara]

Hi guys,

I have a carpet and a foamy underlay that came with it. Can I lay it onto the Chip Wood floor boards on the first floor? I mean, is it Ok for the synthetic foamy (soft) carpet underlay to sit on top of the wooden floor (plywood, chip wood), will it not cause any sort of rot or dampness?

Thanks,

 

[Diyisfun]

Lay newspaper 1st, will stop the underlay sticking

 

[firapara]

Lay newspaper 1st, will stop the underlay sticking

Thanks for your response.

The underlay has a papery base, it is similar to this one: http://www.carpet-underlay-shop.co....-per-m2-roll-size-square-metre-[2]-3090-p.jpg

I will still use some newspapaer, thanks for advice.

What about the dampness, is it ok fro the chip wood floor?

 

[Diyisfun]

By damp, what do you mean sweating/condensation or people spilling liquids.

 

[firapara]

By damp, what do you mean sweating/condensation or people spilling liquids.

Hi,

I mean sweating and condensation, i.e. any negative effects that occur over some time.

Thanks,

 

[Diyisfun]

I would not expect any problems.

 

[innastalin]

Hi guys,

I have a carpet and a foamy underlay that came with it. Can I lay it onto the Chip Wood floor boards on the first floor? I mean, is it Ok for the synthetic foamy (soft) carpet underlay to sit on top of the wooden floor (plywood, chip wood), will it not cause any sort of rot or dampness?

Thanks,

Yes, I agree that laying newspapers would help in preventing from underlay sticking. Carpet will also help in maintaining your wooden floor underneath it. Regular cleaning of the floors and carpet will prevent from dampness.