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laminate question

got 24 packs of Quick Step to lay, along with DPM and softboard underlay, i know about leaving the 8mm expansion gap round for the laminate but what about the softboard underlay? do i go right up to the edges of the wall?
Glen

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  • lush_walrus
    lush_walrus Posts: 1,976 Forumite
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    Yes you should as this is the acoustic layer ultimately and any gaps sound gets through. You leave the gaps in the laminate as it is a hard material and needs space to move. The underlay is fiberous and so can adapt to its space.
  • robowen
    robowen Posts: 3,042 Forumite
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    Not sure about round the edges !

    But, you must leave a gap between each underlay board. If you read the instructions for laying them, it tells you to do so.

    rob :D
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