installing new subfloor - i have a question

[SuffragetteSal]

I came across a layer of brown paper...I tore it out and now I need to know if I should replace it before I nail in the new fiberboard. I am planning on installing laminate tiles from Colortile...I have no idea what I am doing!

Along with the laminate tiles came a thin film of barrier to place on top of subfloor before installing the tiles.

I'll let you know how it turns out...

[RPM]

1. new floor at 1AM

:scared:

[SuffragetteSal]

4. I'm west coast

it is only 10 p.m. here! But yes I came across quite a bit of water and pet damage after tearing up a stinky old carpet. We have only lived here 6 months so it was an older problem...

[RPM]

10. 10 pm is still pretty late

i hate when tht happens

[SuffragetteSal]

11. nothing grosser than moldy carpet

and subfloor..well maybe but since all the carpet is pulled up and gone...this chore has to be done soon!

[The_Casual_Observer]

2. The brown paper was an old school moisture barrier

The new one will work much better.

[CanuckAmok]

3. You only need the film between the laminate and the subfloor...

The paper was probably the barrier from whatever was on your floor before.

Are you using a one-piece roll of laminate, cut to size, or are you using a bunch of laminate sections?

[SuffragetteSal]

6. 16 inch laminate squares

no grout but placed real close...I think they are new...called tap N lock glueless technology...cafe milan is the color...

[CanuckAmok]

8. tap n lock...

it's good stuff. Just be sure to get each piece nice and close... don't rush.

Hint: If you're going to be replacing baseboard molding after you lay the floor, use clear silicone bathroom caulk behind each section of baseboard; it'll make an invisible "skirt" to keep spills and moisture from getting under the floor at the edges.

[SuffragetteSal]

9. thanks

I have three doxies and the males love to tag the corners...appreciatre the great idea about the caulking...

[SuffragetteSal]

7. thanks that helps a ton

appreciate it

[bridgit]

5. hope this helps...

http://corkandfloor.com/decorinstal.htm hubby's the construction tech but he's sacked out :shrug:

[BrotherBuzz]

12. Some people mentioned moisture barriers

But I come from a school that used paper between subfloors to reduce squeaks between the layers. Today you can bypass the paper and reduce the squeaks with adhesives - you know with that liquid-nail sub-floor adhesive stuff.