Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - which side up? padding under laminate

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borderline53
10-07-05, 03:32 PM
The foam padding I bought to put under the laminate flooring has a slick vinyl side and a foam side, which side goes up?

thanks Julie

borderline53
10-08-05, 03:39 PM
bump for help
Carpets Done Wright
10-08-05, 07:38 PM
Call the manufacturer of the under cushion, they are all different and want it done a certain way for their product.

RatLabGuy
10-09-05, 09:30 AM
typically I think the non-foam side goes down to provide the vapor barrier. Howver as above it can be specific to manufacturer.
Carpets Done Wright
10-09-05, 10:04 AM
If it is for a moisture barrier and the plastic is on the bottom, how are you going to tape seal the seams?

Some have a peel and stick seam, just for that reason. They want the thicker plastic side down.
borderline53
10-09-05, 01:47 PM
The product name is "Diamond Plate Foam"
The only information included was this:

*for laminate floor installations.
*doublevapor/moisture barrier-no
additional moisture barriers needed

Made in USA

I have taped the seams with the same tape I have used to tape the vapor barrier in my crawlspace. It is pink and is made by owens corning, it was made specifically for taping vapor barriers