Laminate and vinyl flooring can be installed over carpet, but only on low-pile carpets. Use plywood as an underlayment and, more importantly, use the thinnest sheets possible when installing flooring on top of a high-pile carpet.

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What kind of flooring can I put over carpet?

Vinyl and laminate are the most common types of floors that are floated over carpet because of their affordability and ease of installation.

What should I put between carpet and vinyl flooring?

A Transitional Carpet GripperCarpet gripper transitions are the cheapest and arguably the best type of transition strip or carpet to vinyl flooring. With a sharp toothed edge, these metal strips are simple.

Can you lay vinyl flooring over carpet underlay?

Putting vinyl on top of carpet underlay is not a good idea because carpet underlays are typically thicker than necessary, reaching up to 10 mm thick. If you use a thick underlay under your vinyl flooring, it will become unstable.

How much does it cost to replace carpet with vinyl flooring?

Depending on how much carpet is being installed, materials can cost anywhere from $1 to $3 per square foot, while the cost of vinyl installation ranges from $3 to $7 per square foot. How much you’ll have to pay depends on what kind of carpet you’re getting and where you want to put it.