How to lay laminate flooring on old floors
Laminate flooring can be installed on old floors if the floor is treated according to the existing coating type.
Foundation with moisture-wicking coating
Remove moisture-wicking coverings such as carpet or needle felt before installing Quick-Step laminate flooring.
The base has a moisture barrier coating
A damp insulated floor covering (non-foam/non-padded vinyl, linoleum, etc.). does not need to be removedBut a quick step Underlay lyrics Of course, the leveling rules explained in our installation instructions must be strictly followed.
On wooden floor
If you have laminate flooring, you must remove all floor coverings first.
Important:
- No signs of mold and/or insect infestation.
- The lower floor must be flat, if the floor surface is greater than 4 mm over a length of 2 meters, it must be smoothed, if the roughness is greater than 1 mm over 20 cm, the same is true. This regulation does not apply to national standards on leveling.
- Nail loose parts.
- Always use Quick-Step underlayment (including moisture barrier membrane on mineral floors).
If you have one uneven wood flooring, you need to install Quick-Step Thermolevel Thermolevel. There must also be enough moisture in the sliding space under the wooden floor. The moisture content of wood must not exceed 10%. Install the new floor at nineteen degrees above the existing lower floor.
For other underground floors, check Matrix.
For more detailed instructions, contact technical service department.
