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I installed tongue and grrove laminate flooring in my home about seven years ago. I would now like to install vinyl plank flooring. My question is do I need to rip up the existing laminate floor or can I instal the vinyl planks directly on top of the existing laminate floor? Ripping out the the laminate would not be too much trouble, however I am concerned that the subfloor would not be as good an underlayment as the laminate floor.

Submitted: 61 days and 22 hours ago.
Category: Home Improvement
Value: $12
Status: CLOSED

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You do not have to remove the laminate flooring and you are correct that it will provide a better subfloor as an underlayment. Vinyl plank flooring requires a very smooth and clean surface to have a nice finished look. Be sure that all dirt and debris are cleaned off of the laminate prior to installing the vinyl planks.

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Expert: Home Improvement Jay
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Answered: 9/21/2009

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