When we did ours, we put down a thin padding and it was already in pieces to just lay on the floors. It was nice not to have to unroll large rolls. It had a shiny side like foil. The pieces are about 4 feet long by a couple of feet wide. Saved a lot of time and struggle. You really should put down the padding so if your base floor gets damp it won't make the laminate curl up. Especially on concrete slabs.
We are building a new home and trying to decide between engineered hardwood or vinyl plank wood-look flooring. We have two kids and are wanting durability but want it...
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Has anyone used the Select Surfaces flooring from Sam's Club? I have read good things on blogs about it, but don't know anyone who has actually used it. We are about ...
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You need to use the manufacturers recommended underlayment for the laminate. Otherwise it can void any warranty.
When we did ours, we put down a thin padding and it was already in pieces to just lay on the floors. It was nice not to have to unroll large rolls. It had a shiny side like foil. The pieces are about 4 feet long by a couple of feet wide. Saved a lot of time and struggle. You really should put down the padding so if your base floor gets damp it won't make the laminate curl up. Especially on concrete slabs.