Pergo hardwood must be installed above grade.
Installing pergo over carpet.
When placing plywood sheets over plush carpet lay them in the opposite direction the floor will go.
If you have severe allergies stirring up all the dust and dirt that may be settled into the carpet could keep you sneezing for weeks.
If you re laying pergo over concrete remove all carpet trim and other things covering the sub floor to expose the concrete underneath.
Before laying pergo it s a good idea to smooth out the concrete to make sure that you ve got the flattest surface possible for the new installation.
Pergo can be installed directly over most hard surface flooring.
If you are using more than one sheet of plywood tape the sheets together at the seam.
Pergo laminate and locking engineered planks simply click together.
After removing the shoe molding pergo fits close to the baseboard.
Since carpet is usually plush and soft your laminate flooring would not have the support it needs to keep the locking system sturdy.
Why not just tear up the carpet.
Homeowners may not want to go to all the trouble of tearing up carpet and padding.
Some pergo laminate products feature attached underlayment.
Pergo will not fit under door.
Plywood is highly recommended when installing over high pile carpet.
Installing laminate flooring over carpet is not recommended in most installation situations.
No glue no nails no mess.
Pergo laminate and engineered flooring can be installed on any level of your home.