Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Subfloor for Laminate

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Mel123
10-08-03, 06:11 AM
I am putting down a glueless laminate over vinyl tile over a slab which I believe may contain asbestos so I can't pull them up. The floor is not perfectly level. There is a bump and according to the install instructions, the floor has to be level. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

florcraft
10-08-03, 10:03 AM
Find out what the exact specs are for level of your laminate. then you will probably need a string to find out if your too high or too low. If you are, you may need to get an asbestos abatment team to remove the tiles so you can sand or fill.
Mel123
10-08-03, 11:15 AM
Can I apply a plywood subfloor on top of the tiles using an adhesive like liquid nails, then put the laminate on top of this?

florcraft
10-08-03, 11:31 AM
If you glue something to the tiles, if something happens to the adhesion on the tiles, it will affect the subfloor.