Installing new laminate flooring directly over the existing, outdated flooring allows you to easily update the aesthetic of your home while also saving money. If proper planning and preparation are done beforehand, this DIY project might be finished in a single weekend with only a few simple tools. In the following paragraphs, we’ll walk you through the process step by step to demonstrate Can you lay new laminate flooring over old laminate flooring.

The previous laminate flooring needs to be scraped, cleaned, and leveled before the new flooring can be laid to create a level surface for it.

Take some measurements of the space by measuring its length and width to establish how much new laminate flooring will be needed.

Now is the time to go out and gather the required supplies, such as brand-new laminate flooring, underlayment, and any further necessary tools.

Make cuts in the underlayment: Make cuts in the underlayment to fit the space before laying it on top of the existing flooring. The recently purchased laminate flooring can be laid on this robust base.

It is vital to cut laminate flooring to the correct size before installation. The newly acquired flooring must first be trimmed to the correct proportions before being installed to ensure it will fit correctly in the area.

Putting on the flooring Start in one corner of the room and work your way across it until you reach the opposite corner to begin putting the laminate flooring.

While doing so, use a flooring roller to safeguard the integrity of the laminate flooring by safeguarding the flooring’s integrity.

Trim any laminate flooring or underlayment that hangs over the room’s edge with a saw to remove the extra material.

I sincerely hope you enjoy your new flooring, and I advise you to take some time to savor the laminate that was recently laid.

Keep in mind that it’s likely that the old laminate flooring will need to be removed to make room for the new flooring to be placed. This will be the situation if the flooring is in poor condition.