Hello,
the main point is already clear from the title. This is an old rental apartment, built in 1928. The original floor was a plank floor – it is still there but in poor condition because in the 1970s (?) it was covered with linoleum, so that is what is currently on the floor. Its style and color are unacceptable, hence the idea:
To install laminate flooring over the linoleum. Can the linoleum basically be used as impact sound insulation? Or should the linoleum be removed first, then an impact sound insulation layer placed on the planks, and laminate flooring installed on top?
the main point is already clear from the title. This is an old rental apartment, built in 1928. The original floor was a plank floor – it is still there but in poor condition because in the 1970s (?) it was covered with linoleum, so that is what is currently on the floor. Its style and color are unacceptable, hence the idea:
To install laminate flooring over the linoleum. Can the linoleum basically be used as impact sound insulation? Or should the linoleum be removed first, then an impact sound insulation layer placed on the planks, and laminate flooring installed on top?
We did the same more than 10 years ago.
We had floorboards, two layers of linoleum or PVC, and on top of that, we installed click laminate flooring. In between, we laid a green foil/fabric from a roll, which I assume was impact sound insulation.
Below us is just the basement.
My neighbors also have floorboards; they exposed and sanded them down. It looks really great. I would consider doing that now, too.
We had floorboards, two layers of linoleum or PVC, and on top of that, we installed click laminate flooring. In between, we laid a green foil/fabric from a roll, which I assume was impact sound insulation.
Below us is just the basement.
My neighbors also have floorboards; they exposed and sanded them down. It looks really great. I would consider doing that now, too.