Does your installer really know what he/she is talking about ? Sun, 17 May 2026 21:59:39 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 21:59:39 +0000 The Flooring Forum - Number 1 Floor Advise forum https://theflooringforum.com/forums/faq-section-for-consumers.103/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:15:36 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/subfloor-lvt-floor-movement.152753/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/subfloor-lvt-floor-movement.152753/ invalid@example.com (Sazzle) Sazzle
The subfloor had a lot of movement in front of the French doors after installation in late Oct, & I’ve queried this several times over the last month. I was told it’d be fine once the skirting was installed, as this would...

Subfloor/ LVT floor movement]]> 25 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:12:09 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/failed-lvt.152767/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/failed-lvt.152767/ invalid@example.com (Streetglide1923) Streetglide1923 5 Wed, 21 May 2025 18:47:49 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/hi.31158/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/hi.31158/ invalid@example.com (michaelsellender) michaelsellender Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:40:11 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/amtico-instal-over-wunda-ufh-issues.19947/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/amtico-instal-over-wunda-ufh-issues.19947/ invalid@example.com (TJP) TJP Looking for some advice please. We did a whole house refurb last year and have had issues with the 80sqm amtico floor installation which fills the downstairs since we moved back in November 2021.

there are two separate issues, the more concerning issue is the impact of cracking to the screed, but I’ll also include reference to an adhesive issue for completeness.

prior to the flooring installation, the plumber laid a wunda ufh system, adhering the boards to a concrete screed from the...

Amtico instal over wunda UFH issues]]> 57 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:44:45 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/floating-or-bonded.21793/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/floating-or-bonded.21793/ invalid@example.com (Matt1985) Matt1985 4 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:32:06 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/sports-floor-adhesive.21771/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/sports-floor-adhesive.21771/ invalid@example.com (J42) J42
Sent from my SM-S921B using Tapatalk]]> 1 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:36:55 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/amtico-on-wunda-rapid-response-ufh-any-happy-stories.21572/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/amtico-on-wunda-rapid-response-ufh-any-happy-stories.21572/ invalid@example.com (Chrissy) Chrissy
I'm renovating and extending a 1930s house. Most of the house had uninsulated (and very draughty!) suspended floors with a concrete floor in the small kitchen. The old kitchen floor has now been removed and a new damp proof membrane and concrete laid. The suspended floors have been lifted to fill between the joists with PIR insulation, chipboard flooring has then been placed on top. The extension and kitchen will have a new insulated floating floor above the damp proof...

Amtico on Wunda Rapid Response UFH - any happy stories?]]> 11 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:51:50 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/advice-please-who-is-responsible-builder-floorer-fitter-or-me.21742/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/advice-please-who-is-responsible-builder-floorer-fitter-or-me.21742/ invalid@example.com (Lindsey44) Lindsey44
Advice please, who is responsible, builder, floorer fitter or me?]]> 12 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:10:00 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/karndean-design-strips-issue.21731/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/karndean-design-strips-issue.21731/ invalid@example.com (Gelert) Gelert
Karndean design strips issue]]> 18 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:38:57 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/amtico-on-a-screeded-floor%E2%80%A6-lift-and-relay-new-any-challenges.21585/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/amtico-on-a-screeded-floor%E2%80%A6-lift-and-relay-new-any-challenges.21585/ invalid@example.com (Neil c) Neil c I don’t want to get ripped off and wondered how easy it is to lift the amtico ourselves or how much of a job it would be for the guys laying the new one.
existing floor is 450x300 tile effect with dividing strips. New floor will be 90mm herringbone style planks. The room is...

Amtico on a screeded floor….lift and relay new. Any challenges?]]> 6 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:47:57 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/latex-screed-has-failed-to-bond-why.21640/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/latex-screed-has-failed-to-bond-why.21640/ invalid@example.com (Vic Whiting) Vic Whiting
Latex screed has failed to bond, Why??]]> 9 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:44:28 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/aprox-sqm-required%E2%80%A6-check-and-balance.21678/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/aprox-sqm-required%E2%80%A6-check-and-balance.21678/ invalid@example.com (F1005705) F1005705
looking at landing and stairs carpet and I know there are many variables, however just want to sense check my thinking.

I’ve attached a picture drawing not to scale, however measurements are correct. My simple view is that if the carpet is 2.5m wide and 10m long then this should be enough to (give or take) to cover the attached including stairs. There may need to be a couple of joins but they are in areas away from main traffic.

I have been told that I...

Aprox sqm required…. Check and balance]]> 10 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:42:00 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/if-screed-is-not-dry-and-latex-lvt-is-laid-advice-needed.21679/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/if-screed-is-not-dry-and-latex-lvt-is-laid-advice-needed.21679/ invalid@example.com (Ryan Flannery) Ryan Flannery
Would the latex penetrate the screed so that even if you sand the latex to remove it (to enable drying), there would still be an impact on the drying process of the screed (i.e., slower to dry)?

Thank you - grateful for any advice!]]> 2 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:38:55 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/berber-carpet.21701/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/berber-carpet.21701/ invalid@example.com (Anne Morgans) Anne Morgans 4 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:55:20 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/damp-concrete-issue-old-parquet-floor.21699/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/damp-concrete-issue-old-parquet-floor.21699/ invalid@example.com (thunderstorm) thunderstorm
Having some trouble with a lounge floor and a bit stumped on where to go next, hoping for some advice and opinions. @ fair bit of context needed so tried to bullet point it!

• House originally built in 1970 with parquet floor (usual bitumen underneath).
• During renovations, we installed carpet over the parquet floor, the underlay we used had a built-in DPM (Wilson's plushwalk). Realise this wasn't necessarily the best idea!
• About 12 months after the carpet went down, the...

Damp concrete issue / old parquet floor]]> 12 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:15:00 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/searching-for-carpet.21634/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/searching-for-carpet.21634/ invalid@example.com (Barbara Ward) Barbara Ward Please can anyone tell e where I can purchase Duchess Twist or Duchess Supreme , Condor I believe other than Carpet Right in the North East
Thank you]]> Sat, 31 Aug 2024 13:58:40 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/block-and-beam-unusual-construction.21586/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/block-and-beam-unusual-construction.21586/ invalid@example.com (Joonbug) Joonbug I’ve been working on a large flat on the ground floor which was repurposed from its original commercial use. The owner has jumped the gun a bit with building regs sign off and whilst the majority is straight forward I’m concerned about the block and beam floor which is self standing up to the exterior wall on one side (but not with the beams into the brick work.)
It was put in to level the area and enable a kitchen island etc.
Concern is that the block and beam has just been put together...

Block and beam unusual construction!]]> 3 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:23:02 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/is-this-screed-a-good-job-will-fitters-plan-work.20856/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/is-this-screed-a-good-job-will-fitters-plan-work.20856/ invalid@example.com (Speechie) Speechie
I am looking for advice on best way to create level floor for luxury click vinyl flooring with underlay attached.

It’s going on top of concrete floor which has residual grout, so it needs to be level and also level with the new concrete floor in the extension (which builder did slightly higher so as to join with self levelling) and older concrete utility floor.

We hired someone to apply a screed/ self levelling and lay the floor. He used Level it MultiPro. The finish is really not...

Is this screed a good job/ will fitters plan work?]]> 3 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:21:22 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/chemical-smell-after-18-months.20998/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/chemical-smell-after-18-months.20998/ invalid@example.com (Joanna Morgan) Joanna Morgan
Chemical Smell after 18 months +]]> 2 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:18:13 +0000 https://theflooringforum.com/threads/stick-down-lvt-finish.21347/ https://theflooringforum.com/threads/stick-down-lvt-finish.21347/ invalid@example.com (Sarah B) Sarah B - Glue residue left on flooring and on edges of tiles that was not removed by the installer
- Hairline gaps between tiles that are noticeable
Our screed and flooring is nice and level. The tiles are off white in colour so you can see a grey line where the tiles have not been butt up properly together.
How are we able to fix these two problems please?...

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