Hi. The Mrs has just ordered some laminate flooring for our lounge. And she ordered a non barrier underlay. The laminate is to be laid on an old concrete floor, (it is NOT freshly laid, it's been down years). 1. Should we have ordered a barrier underlay? In my mind I can't see how effective a barrier underlay would be, unless it was taped at the joints. 2. Could a one piece polythene sheet be laid below the underlay, instead of buying the more expensive barrier underlay, that she hasn't actually ordered. Ha. Many thanks D
Hi. Thanks for the reply. Am I right I thinking that these 'barrier' underlays are pointless for the above reasons. Or do the installation instructions say you must tape the joints. Ta again
Bought some Barrier plus underlay. But can't find any installation instructions. Anyone know of a link? Or willing to talk me through the installation. Do both the upper and lower overlaps need taping? Should there be s gap between each length. Or just butt them up? Ta
Yes. I've just checked the back of leaflet I've reads "roll out underlay printed side down in direction you'll lay floor covering. I thought you lay it at 90 degrees to the laminate