voicemaker Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 If you are considering ripping out your carpet like I did I would highly recommend replacing it with laminate flooring. The thin, tough foam underlay allows the floor to "float" over the plywood subfloor preventing any stress cracks and it also adds a level of sound and heat insulation. Originally I was going to install glued in oak parquet hardwood but so far I'm very happy I went with laminate. Cheers, Voicemaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futar Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Laminate is formica over pressboard. Wait until it gets wet and swells. I know, I have it in my house. You have to use a special cleaning device so that it won't get wet. Read the instruction!! I wish you well but no way would I use that junk. Besides, it's slicker than snot when wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voicemaker Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Laminate is formica over pressboard. Wait until it gets wet and swells. I know, I have it in my house. You have to use a special cleaning device so that it won't get wet. Read the instruction!! I wish you well but no way would I use that junk. Besides, it's slicker than snot when wet. The laminate I used is from Ikea. They use it for their store floors and the instructions indicate water is not a problem. Being a carpenter I thought I test would be in order. It passed with flying colors! Voicemaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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