Laminate Floor Problems - Solutions - Care - Repair
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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...]
Unlevel Subfloor Below Laminate Flooring Most laminate floor manufacturers require a subfloor to be flat within 3/16" over a 10 foot radius. Since not all laminate manufacturers have the same standard you need to check the installation instructions for the manufacturer of the floor being installed. Some manufacturers instructions will use the word level instead of flat while they are … [Read more...]
