Can you lay laminate in an old parquet?

The question of whether it is possible to laminate an old wooden floor is generally the case where the condition of the floor is so critical that the repair and restoration work does not have the desired effect. Laminate floors are a more affordable solution. It remains only to find out in which cases it is possible and what is necessary for it.

Even though the choice at the bottom of the floor is based on a material that is as practical as the laminate, you always need to know how to place it properly for a long time.

Contents :
1. Assessment of the soil, adapted to the role of the base?.
2. Why laminate: material properties.
3. Assembly instructions for laminate floors.
4. Soil change: the main problems.
5. The disadvantages of parquet.
6. Lying on the floor.
7. The advantages of laying laminate on old parquet.

1. Assessment of the soil, adapted to the role of the base?.

Soil conditions adjusted in the installation of parquet

 This may be a coating that has lost its aesthetics but at the same time maintains its performance, as well as a floor that has become unusable with foul cracks. You can only plan laminate floors in an old wooden floor if you can repair small areas and not all floors.

A partial restoration with the removal of individual lamellae and their subsequent replacement can solve the problem of the old soil at the stage of preparing the laminate structure.

Luckily the floor was well maintained and had no serious problems
The resulting spaces are filled:

•     Chipboard
•     Wooden boards made of moisture-resistant wood (charm, oak, larch, etc.)
•     Multi-layer plywood.

New elements must be selected with maximum dimensional accuracy to prevent air from entering cavities. Otherwise, moisture and a steady stream of air create favorable conditions for mold growth under the laminate base, not for moisture resistant materials.

The replaceable panels on the floor are fixed with nails or with waterproof adhesive for concrete base. The last step is the mastic of the remaining gaps.



Replacing problematic fins in the old floor: a necessary step to create a solid laminate base

After replacing damaged or damaged floors another problem of the old soil remains unresolved: the cry. The cause is micro-cracks in the tables and the increasing distance between them. The solution could be to push a round wooden tip, which has been carefully glued between the boards, or to screw in a galvanized steel defense during the subsequent cutting of the head.

At this point, no installation elements need to be saved to permanently scratch the problem and maximize the life of the new coating: the laminate.

2. Why laminate: material properties.

Lamination can reduce deficiencies

The choice of laminate as a finishing material for the finished parquet is no coincidence. The material plate is a multi-layered plate that imitates natural wood species. Visually, a floor of this kind hardly differs from the floor, it is low maintenance, requires a minimum of maintenance, is decades old and what is important is not as expensive as the floor. If you prefer, you can choose a laminate in the old parquet (video instructions simplify the installation task), imitating not just wood, but marble, brick, granite and even leather.

An example of applying laminate to a cork substrate.

The amount of material for the substrate is calculated taking into account all hard to reach areas with a surcharge of five percent. It is more convenient to calculate the archive material of the packaged substrate in special rolls.

To calculate the required amount of laminate, the area of ​​the workpiece is measured and 15% added to the number obtained for trimming. The most economical variant is the classical variant of the arrangement in parallel rows. The diagonal installation of panels requires a higher and therefore expensive material consumption.

3. Assembly instructions for laminate floors.

Installation must be done correctly

If you follow a few simple guidelines, applying the laminate to the floor can be done independently. This is true even if the work has been done by professionals. The algorithm is simple:

• Preparation of the surface. The old laminate is repaired in areas that require intervention, testing and polishing. The surface must be smooth, with no cracks or height differences.
• Substrate of the device. An additional intermediate layer between laminate and parquet extends the life of the material and improves the thermal and acoustic insulation properties of the floor.
• The boards are held by the locking system.
• Position the siding so that the light falls parallel to the seams for a solid effect.
• The first strips are placed at a distance of 2-3 cm from the wall to prevent deformation of the floor during operation.
•     Place the boards with grooves in the wall, the remaining part is cut with a chainsaw.
•     The next row is placed in the same place as the previous one in a checkerboard pattern, avoiding cross connections and excess material.
•     Secure the locks between the rows by inserting the protruding part of the rail into the groove of the next one. Reinforce the resistance of the connection with adhesive. It is inserted into the cavity of the slot until the latch engages.

To summarize, it is not difficult to place the laminate in the old parquet floor with your own hands when the users take the time to study the features and process steps, to choose the tools and the necessary equipment. to fulfill the requirements. quality requirements

If you install the floor according to the instructions with the right tools, this should not be a problem.
Lay the laminate on the old floor.

Repair is problematic. Especially if this applies to second homes. The difficulties of a beginner are not only related to the wallpaper and the selection of new curtains, but also to more serious issues. Therefore, many people affected by repairs have raised the question of whether it is possible to put a laminate in an old wooden floor.

4. Soil change: the main problems.

The soil condition must be adjusted in the installation

Experts for repair secrets try not to breathe new life into the old apartment. This is because he has to pay twice in the end. Although they were responsible for the manufacture of parquet floors in the Soviet era, laminate is the best option for those who want to preserve parquet floors.

Therefore, the question that will arise is quite natural: Can the laminate be placed in the old parquet? The answer is positive. It is necessary to know some subtleties of this process to avoid disappointment about the results of the work. By the way, all the work can be done independently with some experience.

5. The disadvantages of parquets.

Parquet floors have a disadvantage

Parquet is a floor made of solid wood panels stacked upwards.

Parquet respects the environment and natural safety, but also has disadvantages. Below are:

•  High costs;
•  Large mass of product, impractical for transportation;
•  The need for a constant quality care;
•  The presence of low elasticity on the polished wood surface treated with a varnish for various mechanical purposes;
•     The sensitivity of the parquet to excessive moisture results in remarkable joints between the planks.

Excellent replacement for parquet, called "laminate". It perfectly matches the rhythm of modern life. It's easy to say. In addition, the laminate covers many of the disadvantages of parquet.

In addition, removing the old coating not only takes a long time, but also requires longer work to remove it. After that, a soil project has to be prepared to apply a new material. And that again costs time and mental strength. The best option would be to place the laminate in the existing old parquet. The latter is an excellent basis for a new genre. It is important to remember the main condition: the uniformity of the genital surface.

6. Lying on the floor.

Placement of parquet on the floor can be done in various ways

Despite the many advantages, laying the laminate in old parquet has some disadvantages. This must be taken into account in the soil repair. The disadvantages of this repair are:

•     The appearance of unresolved defects: squeaky, limp;
•     Deterioration of the condition of the new soil with poor inspection of the old material;
•     The appearance of holes with misalignment of the old coating.

All the disadvantages of parquet with inadequate diagnosis and dissolution are transferred to the laminate. First, a responsible approach is needed to prepare the basis for a new coating.

7. The advantages of laying laminate on old parquet.

Many benefits from using laminates from old parquet

The placement of the laminate only works if all color shades are taken into account. They refer both to the collection of dishes and to the preparation of foundations. Therefore, the process of laying the laminate in the previous coating has many advantages. These advantages include:

    It is not necessary to completely repair the floor. The replacement of the material capital is not only associated with time and equipment costs, but also with a large amount of dust, whose presence necessarily accompanies the whole process. At the same time, the disposal and disposal of the waste generated must be considered in advance. All this can be avoided if you leave the old parquet floor.

• Significant reduction in soil repair time. The dismantling of the old coating does not take place in one day. After all, not only must the old tables be deleted, but all other steps of the process must be considered as well.
• Downsizing ground inspection is a labor-intensive job that involves a series of jobs. If you lay laminate on the floor, you can reduce this list.
• Considerable material savings as the base does not need to be prepared for a new material.
• Extra acoustic and thermal insulation thanks to old parquet.

Before doing so, you should, in particular without experience, consult a specialist who will help you to install the laminate correctly. If you do not want to fix yourself, you should trust the pros. This not only keeps your nerves and wallet in order, but also saves time. Because the repair does not tolerate excessive initiative.