Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Newbie in need of help!

Hi!

I wonder if anyone could help me?

We've bought some aqua-lock laminate for the bathroom and are having dilemmas over what may seem like the simplest things to you pro's!

- When laying a laminate floor, should you lay the floor and then put the furniture on top (free standing bath, sink, toilet) or should the items be plumbed in and then the fllor layed after having cut around these things?

I'd really appreciate any advice.

Thanks
Lisa

It always looks nicer, and alot easier to have your toilet, free standing sink, etc, removed prior to laying the floor.

You do not have to make the cuts perfect to fit around the toilet flange, remember this will not be seen with the toilet, etc on it.

Thanks for the reply Mark.

At the moment, we've got the bathroom back to its shell (pretty much!). None of the furniture is in yet but we're just worried about things denting the floor.

I know that things would look much better if the floor were layed and then the things placed on top but do you think it will cause massive dents in the floor or eventually crack/break? The laminate will have felt like underlay underneath and may just go through it?!

The problem with the free standing bath is that it has tiny little feet so if we were to put this in before and cut around, its going to be one awful and fiddly job!

Any further advice would be much appreciated.

Lisa

Laminate flooring is pretty strong. This flooring is meant to have furniture on it, like couches, entertainment centers, etc.

Do you have a concrete slab or do you have subflooring?


If you were to cut out around this tub or whatever, what will happen if you need to replace these items years down the road, and now the new furniture do not fit in the "holes" you cut in the flooring?

Companies like DuPont, warranty the floor for up to 30 years. Call the manufacturer about what is good or bad.

I believe laminate is plenty plenty strong to handle the tub.

Mark,

Thanks for the reply.

I'm plenty re-assured now - we'll def fit the bath and all over the top.!
Appreciate your advice.

Lisa