Floating floors have become increasingly popular for many types of floor coverings.
Floating second floor.
If a support post runs from the second floor through the first floor into a home with a crawl space and is isolated from the first floor then the foundation or pad that the post sits on may have settled or shifted.
In this method individual planks or in some cases tiles interlock edge to edge to form a single mat like surface that simply rests on the underlayment.
Laminate is a great choice for second story rooms because it is not as noisy as hardwood.
Cracked supporting beam carrying second floor.
If your subfloor is concrete cover it with a wood or engineered wood subfloor first.
Evaluate the space where you plan to install the floating flooring.
Pouring a concrete floor especially on the second story is no job for a newbie.
However with proper planning and access to quality materials your second story can be fitted with a modern polished concrete floor.
Connect the edges unroll any required underlayment and moisture barrier in long strips joining each row with.
To get maximum peace and quiet from your laminate flooring make sure you have a padded underlay installed to absorb as much noise as possible.
Laying down your floating.
Preparing for installation 1.
With the addition of glazes or polish your concrete floor can fit your minimalist personality or your classic traditional style.