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BobbyArcher

Post subject: hardwood floor over laminate

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:31 pm

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Recently I installed ¾ x 3”oak hardwood floor throughout most of my home. The sub-floor is ¾ T&G plywood to which I added 1/2 plywood to the floor so I could go parallel to the joists. I have two smaller bedrooms that I am about to do the same unless …. Both rooms have a laminate (Pergo?) floor installed 20 years ago that is at the same level as the sub-floor with the added 1/2 plywood. My question is can I install the ¾ x 3”oak hardwood floor over the laminate or do I have to rip it up?

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floormeintucson

Post subject: Re: hardwood floor over laminate

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:46 am

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No, and besides it's very easy to rip out.

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BobbyArcher

Post subject: Re: hardwood floor over laminate

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:10 pm

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That is what I thought ... Thanks!

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TheFlooringGirl

Post subject: Re: hardwood floor over laminate

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:00 pm

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You should definitely rip the laminate up. You're installation is only as good as your subfloor. Laminate will expand and contract. And, yes, it's pretty simple to rip it up.

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