I would take a peak under the carpet just to ensure there is no moisture or mold issues just to be safe i would lay the vapor barrier film over the carpet in case anything may happen.
Can you lay vinyl flooring over carpet.
Water damage from the subfloor can also affect the walls which is why we recommend the moisture barrier to help overlap the subfloor and wall.
Just be aware that any bumps or unlevel spots in the linoleum will be seen with a sheet vinyl over top of it.
Hi bonnie as long as your linoleum is still in good condition and securely adhered you can lay vinyl flooring over it.
Wood laminate flooring directly over the carpet.
How to lay vinyl plank over existing flooring.
One of the evolutions of the do it yourself industry has been the creation of easy to use and easy to install products such as vinyl plank flooring.
This pad should be laid down right over the vinyl but not over the carpet runners.
The main caveat is that all vinyl formats call for a smooth subfloor including sheet vinyl vinyl tile and luxury vinyl planks and tiles.
Here s a link to a success story over fluffy carpet if you d like to try it.
If the tile floor has wide or deep seams use an underlayment rather than installing the vinyl directly on the tile.
Wide seams between the tiles can create slight depressions in the vinyl flooring.
A rug over carpet.
If the grout lines in the ceramic tile are deep you ll see and feel them under sheet flooring and if you choose to install preglued vinyl tiles they won t stick.
The number one reason why we see people choosing products from mannington s adura vinyl plank line over other flooring options including carpet is that the floor is waterproof.
Cracked or missing tiles should be fixed or filled in.
For better results you can use a carpet pad under the carpet.
Sure i d get my security deposit back but i d have to live with a disgusting 8 x 10 cover up in the meantime.
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The carpet just goes right over the top of the pad.
We didn t know enough about our future to justify the time and expense.