ᐅ Laminate Flooring Over Existing Tiles

Hello,

we have tiles throughout the entire ground floor. Now, I would like to install laminate flooring. Does anyone know if I can just lay the laminate directly over the tiles with an underlayment for sound insulation? Or are there any other preparatory steps needed, or is it simply a matter of placing a soundproofing underlayment (how thick??) and then the laminate on top?

Thank you very much!

Hello builder,

You can certainly install laminate flooring over tiles. However, you will need a very good impact sound insulation underlay. The best approach is to go to a hardware store and explain your situation to them. They should be able to assist you further.

Hello builder,

I would remove the tiles first and then install the laminate flooring. What condition are the tiles in? Do you have tiles everywhere?

I have the same question but about parquet flooring (underfloor heating)

We have tiles that are actually properly installed (new build). However, we would much prefer to install parquet flooring.

Since we have underfloor heating, I am a bit concerned about removing all the tiles first.

If parquet is installed directly over the joints with impact sound insulation, will this affect the underfloor heating?

Thanks for your experiences and answers

Pascal

Hello,

regarding the underfloor heating, it has the disadvantage that the thermal resistance is higher because there is air trapped between the layers, which acts as an insulator.

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Best regards

Hello,
with a project like this, it is always important that the substrate is level, because it doesn’t help if the tiles are uneven in height. This happened to my brother, and as a result, the laminate flooring shifted and there was constant creaking. You need to ensure everything is at the same level, then nothing can go wrong.