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Underlayment for laminate

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#1 ·
hello

I just bought 300 sq ft of laminate at Lowes (Allen+Roth, 10mm, AC4 with 2mm padding underneath - "Russet Oak")
I will put it in my family room to replace the carpet (concrete slab)
But I noticed the floor was "cold", and I though it could be the right time to do something to improve floor insulation
I saw at Lowes some 1/2" 4x8 extruded foam boards (green)
I was thinking about laying down that foam, plus some plywood or OSB on top of it
What do you think? Does it make sense?
How should I attached the foam on the concrete? And the wood on the foam?
Thanks
 
#37 ·
Yes you can use a brad nailer as this is a standard tool which a trim carpenter would use. The brads will not split the wood and the holes are so small that they are easily filled and blended into the wood during finishing. The small gauge brad can hold baseboard, door trim or crown molding to the walls.
 
#39 ·
OK, good....Will have to look at the Evolv nail gun to see how it works exactly
Like I said, 1st time I will use one. Not so common in France. Carpenters, house builders, contractors, etc... they just don't use them (most of the houses are brick and concrete, this may explain why...)
 
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