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Laminate floor over existing vinyl floor
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I don't see why you should. Is the vinyl in tile form or a sheet and is the floor concrete or floorboards? I'm just wondering if you'd need a dpm down first if it's tiles. I'd put an underlay down though. Maybe woodyoulike or mattysupra will be along soon to advise you better.
Not much to add Gcol.
Indeed, use a combi underlayment including a dpm layer to prevent any sweating of the vinyl getting in the wood (sorry, laminate
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Indeed, use a combi underlayment including a dpm layer to prevent any sweating of the vinyl getting in the wood (sorry, laminate
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Hi Pelvis.
Nowadays a 2 in 1 product exists, what we call combi-underlayment. It has a DPM layer AND a sound-insulation layer, comes in rolls, very handy and practical.
Nowadays a 2 in 1 product exists, what we call combi-underlayment. It has a DPM layer AND a sound-insulation layer, comes in rolls, very handy and practical.
you dont need a dpm barrier. you could use vinyl for this but as chip board subfloor not needed. If vinyl glued down leave in place but if loose laid i would be tempted to take it up.
With respect mattysupra, your last post needs some looking at - I read it twice and you lost me.
take vinyl up if loose laid! If your vinyl is glued down lay your laminate floor over the top! any better? 
Much better - I take it your wife wrote that for you? There's nothing wrong with dyslexia though. Take care.
wife? Not married me. My ten year old sister helped me out.
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