Lay laminate on wooden floor
Laminate can also be laid on an existing wooden floor. However, there are a few things you need to consider when laying. Above all, you should take a close look at the old floor in order to later choose the right material and the right procedure for installing the new laminate.
What you need:
- Spatula / scraper
- Insulation material
- Yardstick
- Laminate cutter
Basic considerations to begin with
- Before you start Laminate When installing on an existing wooden floor, you should think about whether this is really necessary. A natural wood floor has a certain charm. Even if it is damaged, it can be repaired in most cases.
- Once you have decided that you want to lay laminate, you should first take a close look at the existing floor. Measure out any bumps. Depending on the height of the bumps, you have to think about which material is best for leveling. If you are unsure about this, consult a professional.
- In some cases there is residue from other materials on the old wooden floorboards. This is mostly the case, though carpet was glued to the floor. Make sure that you remove this residue as best as possible before laying the laminate. Residues can cause unevenness and the laminate can later jump out of the joints more easily.
Instructions for laying laminate on wooden floors
- The first step is to clean the old wooden floor. If carpeting has been stuck to it, scrape it off completely.
- Important when laying laminate on wood is that the existing wooden floor is as immobile as possible. Otherwise, the laminate will later move with the wooden floor underneath and there will be gaps and cracks in the floor. Therefore, look for loose or movable boards. If there are loose boards in the floor, fix them.
- You should then examine the floor for unevenness. Measure out any unevenness in order to level them out with insulation material. If there are only minor unevenness of about 1 mm, a thin insulation material is sufficient; if the height differences are greater, an insulation board should be used.
- Lay the insulation material evenly on the floor. Laying fleeces, which are adhesive on both sides, are particularly practical. These do not slip and create an even surface as the basis for the laminate planks. As an alternative and cheaper to laying fleece, there is the option of placing thin chipboard and foil between the old wood and the new laminate.
- Now you can start laying the laminate. When laying the laminate, make sure that it is laid across the existing flooring. This way the laminate rests better and any movements in the wood do not have such a strong effect on the laminate planks.
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