Think of carpet you would.
Can i install a floating floor over low nap carpet.
Wood laminate flooring directly over the carpet.
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The lower the pile the better.
Since carpet is usually plush and soft your laminate flooring would not have the support it needs to keep the locking system sturdy.
I have a carpenter who says he can install the laminate flooring and that it would be done in a temporary way so it would not be in violation of the lease that states i cannot alter the apartment.
Here s a link to a success story over fluffy carpet if you d like to try it.
If you are working with sturdy low pile carpeting you can install laminate on top of it.
That s not the case with thickly padded high pile carpet.
According to the laminate flooring manufacturer armstrong you can install your laminate flooring over any area that has a flat sub floor is structurally sound dry and clean.
You can really use any gym flooring over your carpet as long as you follow the above instructions.
The best choice for a carpet over carpet installation is a carpet with extremely low pile.
Lower pile minimizes the degree to which the floor will be raised by adding a layer of new carpet over the old.
I m going to go with it.
Sure i d get my security deposit back but i d have to live with a disgusting 8 x 10 cover up in the meantime.
A rug over carpet.
First you should try to even out your existing carpet as much as possible.
Choose a low pile.
This article gives me hope.
How to install floating floors over carpet.
After putting the layer of plywood over your existing carpet you can proceed to glue the pieces of carpet tiles according to your design or chosen pattern.
We didn t know enough about our future to justify the time and expense.
I am going to put a hardwood floor over my carpet it is very low pile capret.
Installing laminate flooring over carpet is not recommended in most installation situations.
The best gym floors to use over carpet.