My grandparents have enlisted my help installing a laminate floor in their living room. I’ve put it in before, but it was installed on plywood, and they have a slab house. Will they need a vapor barrier between the floor and concrete, and if so any recommendations. Also when installing the transition pieces what would be the best way to fasten them down. On mine I just screwed them into the plywood underneath, no experience with concrete. There are two doorways that will need them, one leading outside and one leading into the kitchen. Any help or insight is appreciated.
Laminate flooring questions
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Yes, you'll need a vapor barrier - I'd go with a padding that has the vapor barrier attached.
Ive heard of some installers using liquid nail for transition pieces, but have not tried it myself, sorry.
Ive heard of some installers using liquid nail for transition pieces, but have not tried it myself, sorry.
Is it a floating system or nail/glue down? If floating yes, if glue down obviously no. For transitions use an adhesive that's rated for damp/wet locations so it doesn't fail from moisture in the concrete.
Yes, you need a vapor barrier. For transitions, I've always used a hammer drill and set a couple small anchors into the concrete. Don't need red heads, just one of the plastic sleeves. Put screw through transition, fill head with dowel, cut flush and stain. No worries.
It will be a floating system, most likely pergo. That’s what I put in my living room and bed room and they really like it. Is the padding on pergo adequate for a slab, or still need an extra layer. For them I think glueing the transition will be adequate, but I will talk to them about other options.
Depends on the product line. The padding should be fine, but I would still put a vapor barrier down. Honestly, save some money and use 6mil plastic instead of that 25cents+ a sqft underlayment stuff.
Make sure to use a vapor barrier and underlayment. Don't skimp on this. It insulates sound and cushions the floor. Especially on a slab.
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I just finished redoing my office at home this winter. (On a slab)
I used Prego max and also used their underlayment (prego gold). No surprises. Worked great and looks great. [emoji1303]
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I used Prego max and also used their underlayment (prego gold). No surprises. Worked great and looks great. [emoji1303]
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