Duralay Timbermate XL, foil which way up?

Newuser0

Thanks everyone,

i seen them tape the joints so they’ve done that at the least. I’ll email interfloors. I guess taking the laminate apart will cause damage to a lot of pieces?

Newuser0

Update:

So I got in contact with interfloor who make the Duralay Timbermate Excel and they have advised me it can be laid both foil side up or down, either way the vapour barrier will work.

Apparently it’s an even split between people laying it foil side up and down.

Weird that, considering it says ‘this side down’ on the foil side lol

If the manufacturer says it’s fine I guess it is - not sure how I feel about that but happy to accept it lol

neilmcl

Newuser0 said:

Update:

So I got in contact with interfloor who make the Duralay Timbermate Excel and they have advised me it can be laid both foil side up or down, either way the vapour barrier will work.

Apparently it’s an even split between people laying it foil side up and down.

Weird that, considering it says ‘this side down’ on the foil side lol

If the manufacturer says it’s fine I guess it is - not sure how I feel about that but happy to accept it lol

I'd still not want to have it like that. The point of a vapour barrier is stop moisture getting into BOTH underlay and flooring, if you lay it upside down it may still protect your floor but doesn't stop the underlay from rotting away or developing mould should you have a moisture problem.