Acclimation: The adaptation of the laminate floor to its installation environment. Backer (Backing): In laminated flooring the bottom layer is called backer layer or balancing layer and is usually made from a resin-impregnated Kraft paper. The backer is designed to be the same weight as the wearlayer to provide balance and stability. If the backer is lighter or heavier than the wearlayer, the … [Read more...]
Vapor Barrier Under Laminate Floor and Crawl Space
September 20, 2009 By 51 Comments
Interior Vapor Barrier Over Concrete Subfloor When a laminate floating floor is installed over a concrete subfloor a moisture barrier must be used. Failure to install a proper vapor barrier over concrete will likely result in a floor expanding. This will cause laminate floor problems such as cupping and gaps. Always check a manufacturers installation instructions prior to installation to … [Read more...]
