Fitting carpet over laminate floor
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Is it possible to have underlay and carpet fitted on top of laminate? Or do I really have to lift it all up ?
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Fitflooring
7 Reviews, 86% Positive
It is possible. I would check door clearances and skirting height before attempting this.
3rd May 2018
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CM Property Services
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Not ideal to have layers over layers but there shouldn t be a problem.
7th Mar 2018
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CZECHSTAV
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Hi,
Better to take off old stuff and lay new one.
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Better to take off old stuff and lay new one.
Thank you
14th Mar 2018
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Carpet Fitting Services
1 Reviews, 100% Positive
Its not ideal, saying that if the laminate has been well fitted and has no lose or moving parts, then yes it's possible.
28th Aug 2018
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MDL Flooring
2 Reviews, 100% Positive
I would not recommended installing carpet on top of laminated flooring. Laminate is a smooth floating surface and will cause the carpet to slip and move resulting in your Carpet stretching over time. The removal of Laminate flooring does not take long and will save you money in the long time. So it's not worth try to just to save time.
24th Nov 2018
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As long as you don't have more than a 20mil gap around the laminate so that you can fit the grip per and as long as your flooring is not bouncing to much then it's not a problem
7th Oct 2019
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T.ELLIS
19 Reviews, 89% Positive
Yes you can fit over laminate flooring.
17th Apr 2020
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ATS Carpets and Furniture
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If laminate is levelled, it can be fitted.
However, you may need to get bottom of door shaved
However, you may need to get bottom of door shaved
8th Sep 2021
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Jwr carpets and flooring
1 Reviews, 100% Positive
Yes you can fit over the top but better to lift it first as any undulating parts or damage may be felt through the carpet
13th Oct 2022
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Nc carpets & flooring
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Yes it’s possible it doesn’t have to be lifted up, if your laminate floor is solid and in good condition with no holes or missing planks etc. It will be fine
24th Nov 2022
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