Why not just tear up the carpet.
Installing pergo over carpet.
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.
Since carpet is usually plush and soft your laminate flooring would not have the support it needs to keep the locking system sturdy.
Plywood is highly recommended when installing over high pile carpet.
Some pergo laminate products feature attached underlayment.
After removing the shoe molding pergo fits close to the baseboard.
No glue no nails no mess.
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 engineered flooring can be installed on any level of your home.
Homeowners may not want to go to all the trouble of tearing up carpet and padding.
Installing laminate flooring over carpet is not recommended in most installation situations.
To learn more about how to install plywood check out our helpful video.
If you re laying pergo over concrete remove all carpet trim and other things covering the sub floor to expose the concrete underneath.
Pergo will not fit under door.
You can re install the molding afterward or install a pergo shoe molding that matches the floor.
When placing plywood sheets over plush carpet lay them in the opposite direction the floor will go.
Pergo hardwood must be installed above grade.