What thickness underlayment should I use?

1/2-inch
Underlayment: Just under the visible floor covering is a layer of some kind of material, usually only about 1/4- or 1/2-inch thick. Its purpose is to provide a smooth, flat surface for the floor covering.

Can you use normal underlay for laminate flooring?

You absolutely cannot use carpet underlayment underneath laminate flooring. As much as you want to cut down costs on a new floor, this is not the way to do it. Installing laminate flooring over carpet underlayment will do more harm than good in the long run.

Can I lay laminate without underlay?

Underlayment is not optional. If your laminate planks don’t have it already attached, we recommend that you buy rolls of underlayment on which to install your laminate floor.

Which way should I run my laminate flooring?

The direction of your flooring boards has a huge impact on a room’s overall appearance and can be a tough nut to crack. As a general rule, make sure to lay your floor in the same direction as the main light source in a room and in the same line as the most frequently used entrance.

Can you use roofing paper under laminate flooring?

Floating floors can be installed over any existing hard floor surface, but should have an underlayment between the laminate flooring and the subfloor. You can buy laminate underlayment, but if you have a bunch of old roofing felt, it works just as well.

How do you pick underlay?

The two most important factors you need to consider when choosing an underlay for laminate flooring, is the type of sub-floor you have in the room, on which the floor will be fitted and the kind of insulation you want to provide to it. Usually the sub-floor consists of either concrete or a wooden floor base.

Can I use carpet padding under laminate flooring?

Can I use vinyl as underlay for laminate flooring?

The short answer is yes, you can install laminate flooring over vinyl flooring.