Having laminate wood floor, which underlay?

watcher27

Hi,

We are having wood laminate flooring laid on Tuesday, and was wondering what would be the best underlay to get? Not worried about cost, just want the best stuff!

Its a 60's property and it will be on the concrete living room floor!

Was thinking either this: https://www.vitrex.co.uk/products/sonic-gold-acoustic-wood-laminate-underlay-2-5mm-10m2/

or this: https://www.vitrex.co.uk/products/premier-underlay-board/

Many thanks for any help

Silvertabby

watcher27 wrote: »

Hi,

We are having wood laminate flooring laid on Tuesday, and was wondering what would be the best underlay to get? Not worried about cost, just want the best stuff!

Its a 60's property and it will be on the concrete living room floor!

Was thinking either this: https://www.vitrex.co.uk/products/sonic-gold-acoustic-wood-laminate-underlay-2-5mm-10m2/

or this: https://www.vitrex.co.uk/products/premier-underlay-board/

Many thanks for any help

Then go for real wood, not plastic laminate !

cranford

I have 60's concrete floor and had the boards for over 15 years laid on a moisture barrier which is joined with barrier tape. I relaid the laminate about 5 years a go and no sign of wear on the boards. There was signs of moisture under the barrier so I replaced this. I think the boards give a good insulation.

[Deleted User]

I had Karndean laminate laid and underneath it Jumpax and i'm very pleased with it.

Silvertabby

Catsacor wrote: »

I had Karndean laminate laid and underneath it Jumpax and i'm very pleased with it.

We have Karndean in the kitchen and both bathrooms - and it's brilliant. Wouldn't have it in the lounge, though.

Maxi2011

We have Karnadean and jumpax in our living room and hall - we love it. Everyone thinks it’s real wood but it’s much cheaper and easier to care for (we mop ours). We are in the process of moving house and I’m really going to miss it! We’d definately get it again.

missile

Go with whatever the laminate manufacturer recommends.

vansboy

Use the premier board, chepest place is Homebase, unless Screwfix will price match.


It is easy to use, has both good sound and thermal insulation qualities. you will need a layer of membrane under it though.


VB