Patching holes from removing carpet Tack Strip

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rimmi2002

Discussion Starter · May 23, 2016

Hi I just removed by carpet and tack strip. When pulling out the nails that are holding the tack strip into the concete it made shallow holes (< 0.5 cm) in the concrete some small (1cm in diameter) and some big (~1 inch in diameter). I was planning on placing laminate floor in the room. I wanted know should these shallow holes be patched to level the area...or will it not make a difference overall since there is plenty of concrete around it that wood pieces won't really sag in the area.

If they need to be patched will quikrete work well? Thanks for the help.

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joecaption

· #2 · May 23, 2016

No need to fill them.
Is this below grade?
Done a moisture test yet?

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jeffmattero76

· #3 · May 23, 2016

Depending on the thickness of the laminate I would suggest filling the larger holes. Otherwise they may telegraph through the laminate over time. I use sakrete vinyl concrete patch for many different types of patching and it holds up well.

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rimmi2002

Discussion Starter · #4 · May 23, 2016

joecaption said:
No need to fill them.
Is this below grade?
Done a moisture test yet?

Need to do the moisture test. Will set it up today. Need to buy some moisture barrier plastic. The bedroom is on 1st floor, single level home with concrete slab construction.

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rimmi2002

Discussion Starter · #5 · May 23, 2016

jeffmattero76 said:
Depending on the thickness of the laminate I would suggest filling the larger holes. Otherwise they may telegraph through the laminate over time. I use sakrete vinyl concrete patch for many different types of patching and it holds up well.

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Thanks I'll look into that. all the holes are at the edge of the room is it likely for the holes to telegraph through in those areas?

Also there are hairline cracks in the concrete, should these be patched as well?

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rusty baker

· #6 · May 23, 2016

Those holes won't show through laminate. They would vinyl or linoleum.

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rimmi2002

Discussion Starter · #7 · May 24, 2016

For a moisture barrier I see two products from HD.
1. Roberts MoistureBarricade Polyethylene Underlay Film

2. Simple Solution 6-mil Film Vapor Barrier Underlayment for Laminate Flooring

Are both products similar or is one better than the other for my laminate project. Thanks.

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el cheapskate

· #8 · May 26, 2016

I was going to post this same question this morning. I puled up my carpet and linoleum last night and have the tack strip divots. I'm going back with lazed porcelain tile. Should I fill them with the sakrete as suggested or would my medium bed likely handle it?

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