Subfloor Uneven Laminate Flooring

Dealing with uneven floors is a part of the trade when installing flooring.

Subfloor uneven laminate flooring.

Here are some things to consider when your subfloor is uneven. 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. The floor can have an unlevel subfloor and still have a base for a nice laminate floor.

How to install laminate flooring on an uneven surface. A subfloor is meant to be flat and level. Before you can do a good job of installing wood laminate or any other flooring you need a good subfloor to start out with. A level subfloor ensures a more attractive and long lasting finish.

If not your floor covering which is the solid hardwood laminate tile or other exposed flooring that goes on top of the subfloor will never be flat and level this problem can be fixed but it all depends on exactly what kind of uneven subfloor you have. The subfloor must be even. To make a subfloor suitable for installing laminate check out this basic guide first. First assess the severity of the uneven subfloor.

An even floor surface effects your budget and can limit your floor options. It s important to level the subfloor. Otherwise the floor will take the shape of the surface. Underlay will not hide major flaws and a floor that is uneven will need attention before you lay any laminate flooring.

If you have a concrete floor you must use a self leveling compound to level the floor out. 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. Floating floors are a less expensive option when dealing with uneven surfaces. Only very small imperfections can be concealed using underlay.

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. Laminate flooring on an uneven subfloor can cause problems and needs to be addressed.