No. You have to glue your linoleum on the hard surface, but Laminate is a floating floor and always move.
If the vinyl is down tight , the answer is YES, Laminate con go over it
The foam pads used for laminates are often moisture barrier's. By not allowing the moisture from the concrete anywhere to go, it will trap it with the wood parquet. Wet wood swells and will cause the laminate to fail. For this reason, laminate should not be laid on top of parquet which is on a concrete subfloor.
Many things can go over ceramic with ease, but the "best" option is one which works in the room you're doing. For example, laminate flooring is most forgiving of the unevenness (groutlines) of ceramic tile and easiest to install - but I would not put laminate in a bathroom (it's not moisture resistant). For a bathroom, the best option over ceramic is sheet vinyl. Be sure to use leveling compound to smooth grout lines even with the surface of tiles first.
If you are looking for the how-to on installing Columbia laminate flooring, then you should go online to the Columbia Flooring website, which gives information on the installation.
A. I would pay approx $2 a square foot and workmanship guaranteed for 2 years. Laminate flooring comes with a factory warranty as well.
You should NEVER install tile over laminate. Pull up the laminate (which is very easy) and install the appropriate subfloor, then install tile on that
No, laminate is floating type of floor installed over an insulation pad. Hardwood floor has to be nailed, stapled or glued to the subfloor. If you do manage to install hardwood on top of laminate sooner or later your Laminate floor will expand due to high temperature or humidity and it will create gaps between hardwood planks.
Yes, you can install laminate flooring over linoleum as long as the linoleum is in good condition and the surface is clean and level. It is important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for installation to ensure a proper and long-lasting result.
To install laminate floors over concrete, first ensure the concrete is clean and level. Lay down a moisture barrier, then install a foam underlayment. Next, lay the laminate planks starting in a corner and working towards the opposite wall. Use spacers to maintain an expansion gap around the edges. Finally, trim the planks to fit, and install baseboards to cover the edges.
Laminate installation is a very easy thing to do. There are many laminate options too:* Glueless laminate flooring: These laminate floors snap together at the edgesIf you're installing laminate on grade, below grade, or in other areas subject to moisture, you'll also need a thin plastic underlayment to prevent seeping moisture from below. * Laminate floorings with underlayment attached: These glueless planks come with an included underlayment * Glued laminate flooring: there are great DIY guides as well. You SURE CAN install laminate over wood and even radiant heating systems too.
To install laminate on stairs, measure and cut the laminate to fit each step, then apply adhesive to the stairs and press the laminate into place. Finish by adding stair nosing for a clean and professional look.
To install laminate flooring over concrete, first ensure the concrete is clean and level. Lay down a moisture barrier, then install a foam underlayment. Next, lay the laminate planks starting from one corner and working across the room. Use spacers to maintain a small gap around the edges. Finally, trim the planks to fit, and add molding to finish the edges.
No. unless you want your floors to buckle from the moisture. It is not recomended to install laminate flooring over terrazzo flooring. The moisuture buildup will ruin the wood planks.
No, laminate is floating type of floor installed over an insulation pad. Hardwood floor has to be nailed, stapled or glued to the subfloor. If you do manage to install hardwood on top of laminate sooner or later your Laminate floor will expand due to high temperature or humidity and it will create gaps between hardwood planks.
To successfully install laminate over concrete flooring, you should first ensure the concrete is clean, level, and dry. Use a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from seeping through. Install underlayment for cushioning and soundproofing. Then, lay the laminate planks starting from one corner and working your way across the room. Use spacers to maintain expansion gaps, and trim the edges for a clean finish.
It is very easy to install laminate flooring and laminate tiles. Generally all you need to cut them is sharp scissors instead of a tile cutter which can save time and money.
No, you should never do that, it will defeat the purpose of having ceramic tile and it does not look good.