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the laminate is laid upon a expanded polythene mat like fine bubble wrap. The laminate is not fitted completely into the floor space. A 5-10mm gap to allow for expansion is required and an edging strip fixed only to the skirting board covers this gap
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Can you use a steam mop to clean a wood laminate floating floor?
No
Is it better to use laminate or hardwood for a floating floor?
The floors themselves install in a very similar fashion. If you want a floor with a lot of shine, you will want to go with hardwood. If cost is an issue, laminate.
Can you lay cermic tile over laminate floating floor?
No, ceramic tile needs a firm subfloor, without movement, and one not prone to moisture. Laminate is none of those.
How long can I expect a new laminate floor to last?
It is estimated that a laminate floor can last up to 20 years, before it needs replacing.
Can you lay a laminate floor over a ceramic tile floor?
Yes. You should use a good quality underlay with it though to reduce the noise of the laminate knocking on the tiles.
Can you use a steam mop to clean a wood laminate floating floor?
No
Can you install linoulem over laminate?
No. You have to glue your linoleum on the hard surface, but Laminate is a floating floor and always move.
What kind of floor tile uses no back board?
A laminate tile, which is a floating floor, can be installed with no backboard.
Can you install laminate floor over laminate floor?
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.
What does it mean when the floor is called a "floating laminate floor"?
It means that the floor is not glued or nailed down to the subflooring surface. anonymous@oola.com
Why does the glue under your laminate floor seep up between the tiles?
Because it shouldn't be there ! -Laminate flooring is supposed to be laid on foam mat and left 'floating', NOT glued to the floor.
How do I install Swiftlock flooring?
Swiftlock flooring is laminate flooring that is installed as a floating floor. The boards simple lock together and as they are floating and allow space along the perimeters it allows for expansion of the Laminate.
Can you lay laminate flooring over terazzo?
Yes you can, if you are talking about a floating floor, like pergo.
Is it better to use laminate or hardwood for a floating floor?
The floors themselves install in a very similar fashion. If you want a floor with a lot of shine, you will want to go with hardwood. If cost is an issue, laminate.
Can you install hardwood flooring over laminate flooring?
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.
Can you replace a tile floor with wood laminates withouth removing tile?
If you are installing a floating laminate floor, you can easily put it right over the tile.
Can you lay cermic tile over laminate floating floor?
No, ceramic tile needs a firm subfloor, without movement, and one not prone to moisture. Laminate is none of those.
