Laminate Flooring Vapor Barrier. There are a variety of underlayment types including foam and cork underlayment, plywood, hardboard and cement board. A vapour barrier is the best and simplest way to protect it: Acoustical underlayment with vapor barrier for luxury vinyl flooring (110) model# qwlv360.
A vapor barrier under laminate floor reduces damage interior vapor retarder over concrete subfloor. When a laminate floor is installed over a concrete subfloor a moisture barrier must be used. And wood reacts to moisture by swelling or warping.
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A vapour barrier is the best and simplest way to protect it: By preventing moisture from below from penetrating the flooring and damaging it. Will this work under carpet? There are a variety of underlayment types including foam and cork underlayment, plywood, hardboard and cement board.