How To Level Subfloor For Laminate Flooring

To make a subfloor suitable for installing laminate check out this basic guide first.

How to level subfloor for laminate flooring.

First assess the severity of the uneven. Laminate is a budget friendly attractive alternative to hardwood flooring. Subfloors are the base layer on which all finish materials such as carpet laminate tile and wood are installed. A flat and level surface is.

Be sure to properly prep the leveled subfloor for whatever flooring material you ve chosen. A floating floor laminate or locking hardwood shouldn t be installed over a wood subfloor that s adhered to a concrete slab. Laminate planks snap together and float above a subfloor which means tiny subfloor imperfections are okay although again a level subfloor will help prevent damage. Not only is trying to install laminate over an uneven subfloor difficult but also it can be dangerous.

Inspect the moisture level check the moisture level of the subflooring using a moisture meter. To level a subfloor for installing laminate follow the directions above to remove high and low spots. Now that your subfloor is level you can proceed to put in hardwood tile laminate or carpet without having to worry about any frustrating gaps or structural imbalances.