Installers must take the time to level the floor before installing laminate because it is more forgiving of subfloor imperfections. In order to ensure a long-lasting finish, it is important to have a level sub-floor.

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Can you lay laminate on uneven floor?

Laminate can be installed on uneven floors, but the quality of your new laminate may suffer as a result of this. There’s a risk of warping that could cause the floor to shift and be damaged when people walk across it. The subfloor should be leveled before installing laminate.

How level does my floor need to be for laminate?

A 10 foot radius should have a flat floor within 3/16″ of the manufacturer’s recommended flatness. Measurements like these are common across a wide range of flooring options. Vertical movement must be kept to a minimum on floating floors.

How do you fix an uneven floor before laminate?

If the floor is only slightly uneven, you may want to cover it with a thin layer of hardwood (3 mm or 1/8 inch), but if the level of correction is greater, you may want to use 12″ or even 58 plywood to cover the floorboards.