Laminate underlayment is essential when installing laminate flooring The floor pad has to be laid down over the sub-floor and once you are done with this step you can lay your floor right on it. The main reasons to install underlayment is to alow your floor to float. It will also help with a minor subfloor imperfections and reduce noise. For all cement subfloors vapor barrier is necessary- it prevents any potential humidity to come throught the floor and ruin your laminate wood flooring. There are different types and thicknesses of the underlayment also the type of your sub-floor plays the main role when choosing the right type of floor padding. |
