Installing laminate flooring over carpet underlayment will do more harm than good in the long run.
Can you install vinyl flooring over carpet padding.
You absolutely cannot use carpet underlayment underneath laminate flooring.
Just like ceramic tile linoleum needs to be installed on a flat surface that will bond with the adhesive used in installation such as plywood or cement but not carpet or carpet padding.
As much as you want to cut down costs on a new floor this is not the way to do it.
Vinyl planks vinyl planks are designed to resemble hardwood and can be found in a number of wood look textures such as hand scraped wirebrushed and distressed.
Carpet removal from house of humble blog.
Has any of you heard of putting vinyl plank flooring on top of the carpet padding.