Laminate floor & fire surround

[drgl]

The billy bodget who fitted the marble fire surround in our house layed it on top of the carpet!! I'm now fitting a wooden laminate floor.Should i (a) Lay the marble onto the under floor insualtion (for the laminate),(b)lay the marble on top of the wooden floor or (c) lay the marble on to the original concrete floor??

 

[DAZB]

You can lay the marble on the concrete or even on the underlay but don't lay it on the laminate floor.

 

[drgl]

Is there any preference?? I was thinking of laying it on tne concrete then if it's not level the insulation tiles i have for the floor will level it out......

 

[DAZB]

I at first thought you meant the thin Laminate underlay on a roll but I gather you mean the tiles of about 8mm thick. In that case I would go for laying it directly onto the concrete. The hearths I fit are bedded down with Drywall adhesive which will do the job of taking out the uneveness of your floor.

 

[drgl]

Thanks for your help!! Any other tips on this laminate flooring?? I'm a little confused as to the best place to start laying in the room,is it best to start on a flat wall with the least obstructions or should i get the fireplace out of the way first?? (which would require some trimming of the laminate boards)