Just make sure you use an underlayment that has the moisture barrier if your floors can be installed in this manner.
Can you kilz subflooring prior to laminate.
The kitchen is 16 x 20 feet.
Unless the subfloor is seriously uneven and it can t be corrected reasonably by screwing it down into the floor joists the installer will likely just lay the hardwood over minor uneven subfloor.
Thanks for any info you guys can pass along.
2 also think the paint will provide a slicker surface for the expansion and contraction of the flooring and the cushion under the flooring as humidity changes a lot in michigan throughout the year.
1 plan to kilz paint the 3 4 plywood sub floor to try to reduce any moisture that may migrate up from the higher humidity in the basement.
Yes i agree with the under layment installation first for floor tile.
Seal the subfloor before adding your carpet or vinyl flooring to protect it from spills that seep through the carpet.
I have applied latex kilz to our sub floor two times and the cats still go to the same spots as before.
If you want to ignor this make sure the sub floor is smooth and then apply a wood sealer.
We just bought a house.
The previous owners had pets who seemed to have peed around the house.
But i have to agree with the person who said the sub floor may need to be removed.
In some instances you might be able to install your flooring over an existing floor but it is important to check prior to installation if it is a suitable material.
Laminate flooring cannot ever be installed on a subfloor made of carpet or padding.
Don t know about concrete check the kilz label.
Does anyone no which exact brand of kilz is the best.
I know that to stay away from any water based product.
Major uneven floors may get an overlay of luan plywod.
It s vacant and it smells.
And of course have two cats that have spoiled the carpet and some of the sub floor.
We want to rip out of the carpet and lay down new laminate flooring and we were recommended to buy kilz oil based primer to get rid of the pet urine on the floors.
Yes you can apply kilz to seal the floor before laying carpet and vinyl.
Have seen allot of post to use nature s miracle spray first then seal with kilz to seal in the odor s.
The laminate was installed in two large pieces so there is only one seam and it blends in so well you never notice it.
If you decide to float the system like a laminate floor using kilz or another primer wouldn t be needed since the underlayment you place between the subfloor and the plank would act as a moisture barrier.
It s in this picture to the right of the table.
Or you may store it outdoors under a tarp with blocks underneath the bottom sheet to keep it from touching the ground.
Apply wood sealants in a well ventilated area with doors and windows open.
