Dear Bob and Betsy,
I’m struggling to understand how I should choose laminate flooring underlayment thickness. What factors do I need to look out for? How do I decide?
– John C.
Dear John,
Great question! Your underlayment sits between the laminate flooring planks and your subfloor. The type you choose has a big impact on the comfort and life of your flooring, so it is important that you make the right choice for your needs. We have compiled more information for you to help to decide what’s best for you. Cheers! Bob & Betsy
Underlayment provides three core layers of protection, which is important for a successful laminate flooring installation.
Because your laminate flooring is not permanently glued to the floor, the underlayment plays a crucial role in the comfort and protection of your home. There are a few types of underlayment. Knowing these types can help you distinguish which underlayment is right for your project.
Choosing the right underlayment is confusing when you are not sure of the differences between the thickness levels. If you have any other questions while preparing for your flooring installation, please contact us using the comment section below! You will be put in touch with a flooring expert for individualized help in selecting the perfect underlayment for your needs.
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Hi… I am building a new, not to big, laundry room in my basement. The floor is concrete.. What type of flooring should I go with in this situation? Thank you, in advance!
Hi Craig! Due to the space being a laundry room, we would recommend using a waterproof vinyl. You can browse our selections of vinyl here: BestLaminate Vinyls
I am considering putting in laminate flooring. I will be installing on a cement slab. I have a patient medical lift and a wheel chair that will be used on it. I have found an 8mm floor I am interested in. The product description mentioned it comes with an underlayment. I have read that i should not use anything but a vapor barrier, but I was wondering if a 2mm 3in1 underlayment would be ok? I can tell there are some imperfections in the sub-floor.
Hi Dani! When you will be using a wheel chair and medical patient lift, we always recommend using a material that can be glued down to the subfloor.
I have a house with plank subflooring. If I wanted to put an underlayment over for carpet, how thick is recommended?
Hi Mike, you should check with your carpet store. We only specialize in hard flooring materials.
Hi,
I am planning to install 1/2 inch click engineered hardwood flooring in our house on wood subfloors. We have a 5 mm underlay material but I’;ve been told that it might be too thick for the flooring and cause it to come apart. The underlay is designed for engineered flooring but doesn’t say if it is for click flooring, nail down or glue down flooring. What would you recommend?
Hi Tom, thanks for the question. I would recommend using this underlay for a click floor install. A glue down install will not use underlayment. As far as thickness, I think you will be ok due to the plank being quite thick. Hope this helps!