Laminate Floor Subfloor Preparation. Whether you have a plywood subfloor or a concrete subfloor, there are a few steps that are universal in preparing the subfloor. And by floating, we mean that it doesn't need to be nailed or glued to the sub floor. When laminate flooring is installed over radiant heated subfloor, make sure the temperature of the heating system is below 80°f all the time and do not turn off the hating if the temperature outside is less than freezing.
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If you're installing laminate flooring on concrete, be sure to patch any cracks, spalls and other defects with an appropriate patching compound. In this video you'll see some tips for plywood subfloor leveling: Hardwood floor makes an excellent subfloor for laminate and many other types of flooring.
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For best results, install laminate flooring over a wood or concrete subfloor. In this video you'll see some tips for plywood subfloor leveling: Before you begin your installation, it's important to ensure that your subfloor is clean, solid, and flat. Along with leveling, preparation of a wood subfloor should include addressing squeaks by driving extra fasteners into the plywood to hold it to the floor joists.
