Flooring over concrete
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How do you lay laminate flooring on concrete?
Test the slab for moisture, flatten it, roll out a vapor barrier and underlayment, then float the planks with an expansion gap. Laminate never gets glued down.
2How to remove carpet glue from concrete
Soften the adhesive with heat or a citrus remover, then scrape. Black cutback adhesive gets tested for asbestos first — never sand or grind it dry.