Just bought a condo and want to replace the dingy carpet with laminate. I have searched in here and read up a little on laminate posts, but I'm mainly looking to use your answers as a guide to make sure I'm not missing something big. I am having a friend who is more of a handyman helping me out--but if I can learn up on it, it would help...
1-Foam?- I was told to not skimp on it, it's the most important part
2-Any kind of laminate I should stay away from?
3-Good price? I did find some at Ikea for about 1.30/sq., but the going rate at lowes is about 2.00-3.50/sq.
4-Is a carbide blade a must? and what saw gets used when cutting and what tips do you have for cutting?
5-So it needs to be "cut short" around the edge for expansion, right?
6-Vapor barrier? So this is the bottom layer, then foam, then laminate?
Any other tips would really help out...thanks guys, If you need free painting tips anytime-- you got it