Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Floating laminate over vinyl/carpet

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ph3iron
06-06-07, 09:15 AM
I want to go over an area (concrete slab) some covered by vinyl some covered by carpet. If I remove the carpet I guess the vinyl will be higher than the concrete.
Will the height difference be a problem? Or can I just go over the concrete/vinyl?
Thanks - p

matman
06-06-07, 07:40 PM
I am wondering the same thing. I have one room that has carpet which will be removed. Next to that room I have 1/8" vinyl. It seems like the 1/8" is within the tolerances for flatness, but I wonder how that jump might affect joints in the vicinty of the rise. I was thinking I may have to use a thicker underlayment in the area without the vinyl. What are your ideas?
ph3iron
06-11-07, 03:26 PM
It turned out the vinyl was easy to remove so am down to the concrete. Good luck!!

ChipJ29
06-12-07, 08:04 PM
You can't install the laminate over the carpet, so remove that. If you have 1/8" or less between vinyl and concrete, you are good to go.