wooden floors

[fin54]

I already have a laminated wooden floor down in my lounge, I am changing it from Mohogany to oak, do I have to lift the floor that is down or can I lay the new one on top of the floor that is down.

[tony1941]

Can't see why not, especially if you run the boards at right angles to the old ones.  I have a conservatory with a suspended floor (steel joists) so I put two layers of chipboard down and then the laminate - it worked weel and gave me a bit more stability.

PS If you want a really nice looking oak floor, look at the kind that has bevelled edges to each board - it looks much more realistic.

[mfewell]

Small point, but it caught me out. Will your doors still clear the floor if you raise it another 5mm or so ? I had to take a slice off my bedroom door after I laid thick underlay and laminate.