I've perused the threads on this and still unsure. Last week I had 7mm laminate click fit installed in a lounge diner. The fitter rolled a foil backed underlay over the bare floor boards. I'm thinking of having a go at the hall myself. Wooden 80yr old floor boards. I've bought some 12mm Laminate on offer from Wickes. Do I need to level the floor as the fitter didn't bother in the lounge? He also looked at the kitchen and thought he could lay directly over the old stick on vinyl tiles, go to the wall and put the washing machine, fridge and freezer on top. Is this ok? Any advice on correct underlay appreciated. Its a jungle out there with price and choice. Thanks.
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Laminate underlay confusion.
- Thread starter adenough
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Floor needs to be flat , not necessarily level.
I would not use laminate in kitchen as leaks or regular mopping can destroy it .
I would not use laminate in kitchen as leaks or regular mopping can destroy it .
Thanks for info. One other thing if I may ? The packaging on the laminate says I should use 5mm foam underlay on a wooden floor and a 3mm damp proof membrane on concrete. Surely this means as the kitchen is a mix of both wooden and concrete I'll end up with two levels at the joint?
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