Can I lay laminate flooring over the hardwood floors?

Since it strikes a great balance of being economical, durable, attractive and easy to install, laminate flooring has gained a lot of popularity.Part of the reason that laminate flooring is so desirable is that it can be installed directly over many kinds of surfaces with little or no work.Yes, we can answer the question, "Can I put laminate flooring over hardwood?"

It is possible to install laminate flooring directly over hardwood.If you have a built-in underlayer, you can put it on top of the hardwood.If the new flooring doesn't have the built-in underlayer, roll out and tape your underlayment to the wood floor.

You will need to do some work before you can install the laminate.Any nails or screws that are jutting out of the wood must be pulled and the floorboards sanded down.If the hardwood floor is wavy, you will need to level it out before installing a new floor.

It's a great option to install a laminate floor over hardwood.If you ever want to go back to the original hardwood, you can simply pull out the laminate and the old floor won't suffer any damage.The look and style of the original flooring can be mimicked with the help of laminate flooring.Installation of a laminate floor can be cheaper than restoring your old hardwood floor.

Many homeowners find a real hardwood floor to be more attractive and valuable than a laminate floor.It has more charm and character, and you may want to restore it if it is in good shape.If there is damage to just one plank, real hardwood can be repaired.

Installation of laminate flooring is a part of kitchen and bathroom renovations.New Life Kitchen & Bath would be happy to help with any questions you might have.We are happy to speak with you even if you are not ready to start a project.