Subfloor Uneven Laminate Flooring

Only very small imperfections can be concealed using underlay.

Subfloor uneven laminate flooring.

How to install laminate flooring on an uneven surface. While laminate tends to be more forgiving of subfloor imperfections compared to other types of flooring it is still important to level your flooring to avoid future damage if you are installing laminate flooring on an uneven subfloor. If you have a wood floor you can follow the same process. Dealing with uneven floors is a part of the trade when installing flooring.

First assess the severity of the uneven subfloor. Laminate boards aren t as flexible as vinyl but they still follow the contours of an uneven subfloor and you ll feel the unevenness when you walk on it. Here are some things to consider when your subfloor is uneven. A level subfloor ensures a more attractive and long lasting finish.

A floating floor is the best option when structural and subfloor imperfections are part of your floor selection equation. It s important to level the subfloor. Underlay will not hide major flaws and a floor that is uneven will need attention before you lay any laminate flooring. An even floor surface effects your budget and can limit your floor options.

Laminate flooring on an uneven subfloor can cause problems and needs to be addressed. When you install laminate flooring the subfloor surface has to be completely flat. The subfloor must be even. If you have a concrete floor you must use a self leveling compound to level the floor out.

Efore laying your laminate flooring it is essential to ensure that your subfloor is even. The floor can have an unlevel subfloor and still have a base for a nice laminate floor. A subfloor is meant to be flat and level. Otherwise the floor will take the shape of the surface.

Floating floors are a less expensive option when dealing with uneven surfaces. It s a bit confusing but a flat floor can still be slightly out of level and still create a good foundation for a long lasting floor installation.