Have I got this right

[wedge69]

I've been reading on here for a while, and I think I have all my info correct, but I hope some kind person such as WoodYouLike can confirm...


We want to lay laminate flooring in our lounge. At the moment it is carpeted. The floor itself is concrete, with some kid of thin plasticy tiles on the top (which I assume was the standard finish when the house was built).

First question - If I want to lay laminate on this, I would be best getting a combined underlay that performed a protective barrier against condensation and leveled any minor imperfections in the floor?

Second question - I have two cats who occasionally have small "accidents". Therefore, I think it would be sensible to purchase a "splash proof laminate" i.e. those that are designated "Suitable for kitchens" as this would enable me to wipe up any little "accidents" without damaging the flooring.

Third question - Is it best to go to a specialist floor supplier i.e. floors2go, or is the Aqualok stuff from B&Q perfectly adequate?

Thanks for the help.

 

[WoodYouLike]

First question - If I want to lay laminate on this, I would be best getting a combined underlay that performed a protective barrier against condensation and leveled any minor imperfections in the floor?

That's right, DPM plus sound-insulation. Depending on the amount (and 'depth' of the imperfections) you can choose between 2-3mm or 4-5mm

Second question - I have two cats who occasionally have small "accidents". Therefore, I think it would be sensible to purchase a "splash proof laminate" i.e. those that are designated "Suitable for kitchens" as this would enable me to wipe up any little "accidents" without damaging the flooring.

Not sure what the effect will be on Melamine from 'cats' accidents. Splash proof means more water etc.

Third question - Is it best to go to a specialist floor supplier i.e. floors2go, or is the Aqualok stuff from B&Q perfectly adequate?

Thanks for the help.

Hardly any difference between floors2go and the 'better' quality of B&Q. Both are 'specialists' on Melamine Laminate flooring: they know how to sell it

 

[wedge69]

Excellent, thanks for the help!