Uneven Subfloor Under Laminate

Not only is trying to install laminate over an uneven subfloor difficult but also it can be dangerous.

Uneven subfloor under laminate.

It s important to level the subfloor while laminate tends to be more forgiving of subfloor imperfections compared to other types of flooring it is still important to level your flooring to avoid future damage if you are installing laminate flooring on an uneven subfloor. Fibre board undelay isn t any good on screed concrete it will be ok on the timber part of your floor. To test for the flatness for laying laminate flooring on an uneven subfloor lay a 10 foot long 2x4 board. Laminate has a habit of cracking along the joints if the floor is uneven.

To make a subfloor suitable for installing laminate check out this basic guide first. Particularly problematic are humps left on. Any imperfections that are not properly dealt with prior to laying your laminate floor will not be able to be corrected until the laminate flooring has been lifted and will likely then need to be replaced. A little cheat to help work past a small dip in your subfloor when installing laminate flooring.

A level subfloor ensures a more attractive and long lasting finish. Laminate boards aren t as flexible as vinyl but they still follow the contours of an uneven subfloor and you ll feel the unevenness when you walk on it. It might take a few years though. Otherwise the floor will take the shape of the surface over time.

First assess the severity of the uneven subfloor. There are compounds that are available to make. Underlay will not hide major flaws and a floor that is uneven will need attention before you lay any laminate flooring. Look at the board where it touches the subfloor and see if there are any dips bumps or otherwise uneven areas.