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How Flat Does Floor Need To Be For Laminate?

Writer Caleb Butler

Within a 10-foot radius, most manufacturers recommend that the floor be flat to within 3/16″ of an inch. A majority of floor coverings share these dimensions. Vertical movement must be minimized on floating floors.

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Can you lay laminate on an uneven floor?

The quality of your new laminate can be lowered if you install it on an uneven floor. Due to the warping of the finished product, the floor may shift and become damaged when it is walked on. The subfloor should be leveled before installing laminate.

Can a floating floor be installed on an uneven floor?

An Uneven Surface Is Perfect For Floating FloorsInstead of being nailed to the subfloor, flooring that is installed using a floating floor system attaches to itself. Because floating floors aren’t firmly attached to the subfloor, the imperfections of the underlayment are hidden.

What type of flooring is best for uneven floors?

It’s possible that laminate sheets or tiles are a better option for floors with a lot of variation in the surface texture. Although this material is more malleable, it may also reveal surface flaws. For uneven floors, a pour-on option, such as epoxy, is often the most durable and attractive solution.