Can I install vinyl flooring over existing laminate flooring?

You can glue a vinyl to it if it’s in good shape. Scuff it up first. Never install a floating floor over an existing floating floor, though

There are no short simple answers to most of the questions here. The answer is: Depends! If you want a good and warrant-able job done you should NEVER install anything on top of a FLOATING floor. Laminate IS a floating floor. Period. Having written the above, physically you can do whatever you want. It is all about your expectations and frankly your budget. NO professional should ever do this for you at any price, but if this is what you want and don't care about the possible future consequences, it can be done, but not only by having it glued down as I read in another answer here, but floating it as well. at the very least in a perpendicular direction (90 degrees to the direction of the current flooring). Again, NO professional should take money for this and do it, but physically it is possible. Why not. If you come into our store and ask us to do this for you we would respectfully decline at any price. We would never put our name and reputation behind something like this.

I would definitely recommend removing it first. It is surprisingly quick to do once you get the first piece or two up (start at a vent). This will avoid having two floors which could potentially fail in the future and allow you to address any issues with the subfloor such as squeaks. Shoemold could be added if you wish to leave the baseboard in place, removing it will require some wall painting as the floor will be a bit lower. The only concern you may have is at your doors. If your door jambs have been cut to install the current laminate, there will be a small gap.

Yes, you can install vinyl flooring over existing laminate, as long as the laminate is in good condition — no major gaps, lifting, or uneven areas. If the floor is level and stable, you don’t need to remove the laminate, so it can save time and effort.

Always best to remove another floating floor before installing another!

Hello, congratulations on your new home! Yes, in many cases vinyl flooring can be installed over laminate, as long as the existing floor is flat, stable, and in good condition with no moisture damage or movement. However, we usually recommend removing the laminate for the best and longest-lasting result. It also helps avoid issues with floor height and door clearance. If you’d like, you can send a few photos of the current floor and the room, and I’d be happy to take a look and suggest the best option for your space.