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I would think the heating grid would have to be under the sub floor. It is was in direct contact with the laminate, even with the foam insulator, the floor moves just a little bit and over time could wear through the heating element.
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∙ 12y agoNo, for several reasons. Laminate is a non porous surface which will not allow cement products to bond. Laminates are wood based products that are most typically "floating". These floors move a great deal. Ceramic needs a very sturdy, supportive base.
It should be said though, laminate is typically a very easy floor to take up.
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∙ 10y agoYes, you can. First, repair any loose boards and use a leveling compound to fill in low areas or severe damage so they are mostly level with the rest of the floor. If your laminate flooring does not already have a foam, cork or felt backing already applied to the planks, then you will need to lay down a laminate underlayment on top of the wood flooring - that is rolls or sheets of foam or felt material taped together at the seams. Then install your laminate right over it.
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∙ 11y agoNot a very good idea. You should remove the carpet and use the thin foam that is required for laminate flooring.
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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.
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.
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 tile over a laminate floor?
Remove the laminate floor first
Can you install laminate over rough slate?
I would definitely recommend against this. While laminate can be installed on top of tile, it requires that the floor is level and even. So, if your slate is rough and uneven, it is not a good subfloor to install any hard surface. If you install the laminate directly on top of an uneven floor like this, it will most likely crack and move a lot when you are walking on it. However, an alternative (albeit an expensive one), is to add self leveling cement on top of the slate and level out the floor, and then you could install the laminate on top. This might be less expensive and less difficult vs. trying to remove the slate, but it is not a cheap option.
Can you put laminate floor over a vinyl floor?
If the vinyl is down tight , the answer is YES, Laminate con go over it
Do you use thin set if the tile is going on top of a laminate?
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
Can you install a ceramic floor over an existing laminate floor?
It depends on the condition, material and surface of the laminate. A linolium floor, for example, is soft composition with a textured surface. This makes a horrible foundation for ceramic tile, giving room to crack the grout between tiles. A hardwood-type laminate is smoother and harder which is a better foundation. That said, the best thing to do is rip the laminate out and start fresh.
Wood laminate floor over hardwood floor?
Yes, you can install a laminate floor system over existing hardwood floors. Just be sure that the existing hardwood is pretty smooth or the hump in the floor will transfer through. You must use a vapor barrier over your existing hardwood to reduce sound as well as moister transfere between two floor systems. Be sure to let your new floor acclimate to your room temp. for at least 48 hrs. this is especially important if you are installing floor in the winter.
Can you install laminate floor over ceramic tile?
In my opinion, no it will swell.In my opinion, yes you can install laminate over tile if the tile is in good condition/stable and even. You would first put underlayment above the tile and then the laminate on top. (you always add underlayment before laminate). It is important, though, to make sure you have enough clearance for the doors (you may need to shave the doors). If it's a kitchen, you also want to make sure there is enough clearance for the appliances.
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.
How do you install laminate floors over concrete or linoleum floor tiles?
This process can be done but it is involved and will take some time. First, clean the existing floor. Then lay down and secure a moisture barrier. Then you can install the flooring. However, prior to laying out the floor make sure that you allow the laminate flooring to acclimate to the climate of the house to ensure that it takes well.
