Adam Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Putting laminate down is a piece of piss mate, crack on with it yourself. You'll thank me when you're spending that £100-£150 on beer and ching! I'll say a wee toast for you on my next big one mate! Supermik, I've already got laminate down, is it advisable to put new "underlay" down for this stuff? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) The underlay has to go down whenever you put down laminate flooring. It helps to even out the base floor underneath the laminate and it also helps deaden the sound a bit if its an upstairs floor. edit. Just read your post again Adam. Are you going to put the new laminate on top of other laminate? Never done that before so not sure of best procedure. If it was me then i would probably lift the old stuff first then lay the new stuff on top of the existing underlay (if there is some). Edited April 23, 2016 by supermik 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 The underlay has to go down whenever you put down laminate flooring. It helps to even out the base floor underneath the laminate and it also helps deaden the sound a bit if its an upstairs floor. edit. Just read your post again Adam. Are you going to put the new laminate on top of other laminate? Never done that before so not sure of best procedure. If it was me then i would probably lift the old stuff first then lay the new stuff on top of the existing underlay (if there is some). Was planning on lifting old stuff but know there is underlay underneath so was wondering if it was needed to put new stuff down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Ok, when you lift old stuff, check how spongy the underlay is. If it is a bit tough or brittle then just change it. in fact, just change the underlay. It's better to just start with a blank canvas, so to say 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Underlay, underlay, arriba, arriba!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I've always found the fibre board underlay better than the rolls of stuff, assuming the difference in thickness doesn't cause any problems for doors, etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Ok, when you lift old stuff, check how spongy the underlay is. If it is a bit tough or brittle then just change it. in fact, just change the underlay. It's better to just start with a blank canvas, so to say He should just put the new laminate on top of the old stuff. That way you've less to go to the tip. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 He should just put the new laminate on top of the old stuff. That way you've less to go to the tip. And less stretching if he ever decides to paint the ceiling. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Underlay, underlay, arriba, arriba!!Fairly obvious you grew up watching the likes of Russ Abbott on the tv. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Fairly obvious you grew up watching the likes of Russ Abbott on the tv. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 ^^^This. Isn't Abbot on the Yewtree mile? Grimbo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 The underlay has to go down whenever you put down laminate flooring. It helps to even out the base floor underneath the laminate and it also helps deaden the sound a bit if its an upstairs floor. edit. Just read your post again Adam. Are you going to put the new laminate on top of other laminate? Never done that before so not sure of best procedure. If it was me then i would probably lift the old stuff first then lay the new stuff on top of the existing underlay (if there is some). Anybody who would even think that someone might lay laminate on top of existing laminate should f**k right off and not give advise. The type of flooring and underlay you choose depends on several factors. Is it a concrete or wooden sub-floor, what condition is the sub-floor in, is it in a Flat or upstairs room where you don't want sound travelling downwards, etc. Factors to consider when getting a price from someone, or deciding to DIY, should include the shape of the room (corners and angles mean more cutting and wastage), straightness of walls, the number of doors in the room ( properly fitting at doors thresholds takes extra time plus joining to existing floor coverings in other rooms), are there any radiator pipes or cables coming up thought the floor or along the skirting, will the room be clear of furniture? If you are reasonably competent and not too fussy about how long you take then there is no great problem with DIY but you will probably need to buy a floor fitting kit from the place you get the flooring from. There are on-line guide videos to help. Getting a price from someone to do it should take into account any of the above problems but a ballpark price of about £150 min does not seem too steep. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Anybody who would even think that someone might lay laminate on top of existing laminate should f**k right off and not give advise. Someone who can't spell "advice" correctly should probably refrain from making such strong statements about it tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Someone who can't spell "advice" correctly should probably refrain from making such strong statements about it tbh. Unlucky MC, "advise" was not the mistake in that post my error was inserting "give" before it. Better luck next time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Fairly obvious you grew up watching the likes of Russ Abbott on the tv. Not if I could help it. ^^^ Kens the score 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Unlucky MC, "advise" was not the mistake in that post my error was inserting "give" before it. Better luck next time. Ah sorry, didn't realise you couldn't spell "offer" either 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 How do you pronounce Shqiperia? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 How do you pronounce Shqiperia? That would be an ecumenical matter. Grimbo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Anybody who would even think that someone might lay laminate on top of existing laminate should f**k right off and not give advise.How dare you! I'll see you face to face about that if I ever get this door open. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Ah sorry, didn't realise you couldn't spell "offer" either Stumped me on that one their MC, need clarification. I blame the education system for my poor spelling, to many poor teachers only interested in the long holidays.(and me not spell-checking before I post) I will try and improve my spelling for when you are reading the Championship Threads next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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