Hello everyone,
The building manager in the apartment I moved into just installed laminate flooring directly over the carpet. I’ve heard several times that this is not a good idea – but why exactly? What problems could I expect to face?
Thanks in advance.
The building manager in the apartment I moved into just installed laminate flooring directly over the carpet. I’ve heard several times that this is not a good idea – but why exactly? What problems could I expect to face?
Thanks in advance.
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Norbert6826 Dec 2010 04:18But if something goes wrong, no one is liable. And for me, that would be the most important point to say that the carpet should be removed. It would be especially unwise to install a soundproofing underlay on top of the carpet. Then the subfloor would probably be too soft. This could cause damage to the click connections or lead to creaking noises.
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zoe.taylor18 Mar 2011 15:31Hello fellow homebuilders,
I have been living in a rental apartment for a year now. I only moved in because the landlord (or the property management company) promised to install laminate flooring, as I suffer from allergies.
I am now moving out because the indoor climate was poor, and my allergies worsened from the very first week, even though I have never had such severe problems before.
The apartment I am moving to still has carpet, which we will remove ourselves. We will then install new laminate flooring (complete system with impact sound insulation) in exchange for a rent reduction.
Out of curiosity, I checked how the flooring was installed in my old apartment, and to my surprise: the old carpet is still underneath.
Could my symptoms be caused by this? Is there anything I can claim? What would you advise? Are there any precedents for this?
In the end, I’m quite glad to be moving out. It does annoy me, especially since my relationship with the management was never very good.
I am grateful for any advice. Your forum is really interesting. I think I can get a lot of help here, as I am studying interior architecture.
Best regards,
elli
I have been living in a rental apartment for a year now. I only moved in because the landlord (or the property management company) promised to install laminate flooring, as I suffer from allergies.
I am now moving out because the indoor climate was poor, and my allergies worsened from the very first week, even though I have never had such severe problems before.
The apartment I am moving to still has carpet, which we will remove ourselves. We will then install new laminate flooring (complete system with impact sound insulation) in exchange for a rent reduction.
Out of curiosity, I checked how the flooring was installed in my old apartment, and to my surprise: the old carpet is still underneath.
Could my symptoms be caused by this? Is there anything I can claim? What would you advise? Are there any precedents for this?
In the end, I’m quite glad to be moving out. It does annoy me, especially since my relationship with the management was never very good.
I am grateful for any advice. Your forum is really interesting. I think I can get a lot of help here, as I am studying interior architecture.
Best regards,
elli
I know this post is a bit old, but I want to clarify a few points:
[QUOTE=zoe.taylor]The apartment I’m moving into still has carpet, which we will remove ourselves and install new laminate flooring (complete installation including impact sound insulation) in exchange for a rent reduction.[/QUOTE]
Incorrect:
For allergy sufferers, a short-pile or synthetic loop carpet can actually be beneficial. The Frauenhofer Institute (in my opinion) conducted fine dust measurements and found that dust levels are significantly higher with hard floorings (laminate, hardwood, or vinyl flooring).
[QUOTE=zoe.taylor]The apartment I’m moving into still has carpet, which we will remove ourselves and install new laminate flooring (complete installation including impact sound insulation) in exchange for a rent reduction.[/QUOTE]
Incorrect:
For allergy sufferers, a short-pile or synthetic loop carpet can actually be beneficial. The Frauenhofer Institute (in my opinion) conducted fine dust measurements and found that dust levels are significantly higher with hard floorings (laminate, hardwood, or vinyl flooring).
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