Installing a laminate floor over hardwood is a great option in many cases.
Level on top old hardwood floor.
For one thing if you ever want to revert back to the original hardwood you can simply pull out the laminate and the old floor has suffered no damage.
On the top side of the floor another fix it idea to lay down new hardwood over the existing floor.
Hardwood floor installers often use the term level when referring to subfloors when actually they are meaning the term flat while it s desirable to have a level floor most homes have a.
Plywood is the best subfloor choice to lay on top of the pine because it nails in securely and creates a flat even surface for the new floor to adhere to.
Sand any areas that you filled in once the compound is dry.
Floors are rarely perfectly level.
Analyze the floor s level using a 10 foot straight edge.
If the area is very large use a long straight 2 in 4 in 5 1 cm 10 2 cm board and set your level on top of it.
When laying it over an existing floor a.
If the floor is uneven lift up the board until it is level so you ll know how much flooring compound you ll need to even it out.
If the hardwood floor is wavy you will need to do some work to level it out before installing your laminate floor.
A plywood subfloor will bridge any minor waves in the existing floor and leveling compound would help too.