Can You Kilz Subflooring Prior To Laminate

Unless the subfloor is seriously uneven and it can t be corrected reasonably by screwing it down into the floor joists the installer will likely just lay the hardwood over minor uneven subfloor.

Can you kilz subflooring prior to laminate.

Just make sure you use an underlayment that has the moisture barrier if your floors can be installed in this manner. Does anyone no which exact brand of kilz is the best. I know that to stay away from any water based product. The kitchen is 16 x 20 feet.

I have applied latex kilz to our sub floor two times and the cats still go to the same spots as before. The previous owners had pets who seemed to have peed around the house. Yes i agree with the under layment installation first for floor tile. It s in this picture to the right of the table.

We just bought a house. Major uneven floors may get an overlay of luan plywod. In some instances you might be able to install your flooring over an existing floor but it is important to check prior to installation if it is a suitable material. Laminate flooring cannot ever be installed on a subfloor made of carpet or padding.

Don t know about concrete check the kilz label. And of course have two cats that have spoiled the carpet and some of the sub floor. Thanks for any info you guys can pass along. If you want to ignor this make sure the sub floor is smooth and then apply a wood sealer.

2 also think the paint will provide a slicker surface for the expansion and contraction of the flooring and the cushion under the flooring as humidity changes a lot in michigan throughout the year. The cabinets not shown are to the right of the picture but you can see a small bit of the island on the right. It s vacant and it smells. If you decide to float the system like a laminate floor using kilz or another primer wouldn t be needed since the underlayment you place between the subfloor and the plank would act as a moisture barrier.

Wood and concrete are the idea subfloors. Seal the subfloor before adding your carpet or vinyl flooring to protect it from spills that seep through the carpet. You can prime it instead but use. Or you may store it outdoors under a tarp with blocks underneath the bottom sheet to keep it from touching the ground.

Yes you can apply kilz to seal the floor before laying carpet and vinyl. The laminate was installed in two large pieces so there is only one seam and it blends in so well you never notice it. But i have to agree with the person who said the sub floor may need to be removed. Have seen allot of post to use nature s miracle spray first then seal with kilz to seal in the odor s.