Can You Double Up Carpet Underlay

I have a problem im hoping you can have a solution for.

Can you double up carpet underlay.

No you ll both void any carpet warranty and the carpet backing will break down fast where it is doubled up. If you take up an old carpet and find a wool underlay don t get rid of it until you re sure it can t be reused. Im stumped on how to put a wood floor down. If you are thinking about using two layers of underlayment to raise the subfloor height you can use one layer of the glued cork plus the laminate.

Having the pad rub against it self will break the padding down faster. References find any floor. Installing laminate flooring floor one. This underlay type is often one of the top choices for commercial installations due to it s tough hardwearing nature.

I want to put a flowting floor on my basement cement floor my problems are 1 the cement floor has a drain in it so the floor slopes towards the drain. I agree with rob s don t use two layers of underlay but not because the carpet backing would break down. If the total thickness is more than about 11mm to 12mm then you won t be able to stretch the carpet over the gripper. Pergo installation essentials guide for laminate flooring.

Even if you use 2 layers of 3 8 pad. Any questions you can email me through my avatar. I presently have a plastic mesh type of flooring with a carpet on top.