Evaluate the space where you plan to install the floating flooring.
Floating second floor.
If a support post runs from the second floor through the first floor into a home with a crawl space and is isolated from the first floor then the foundation or pad that the post sits on may have settled or shifted.
Cracked supporting beam carrying second floor.
Pouring a concrete floor especially on the second story is no job for a newbie.
Before you go about laying down your floating.
The term floating floor does not refer to a type of flooring material but rather to a method of installation that can be used with a variety of materials including laminates engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring.
To get maximum peace and quiet from your laminate flooring make sure you have a padded underlay installed to absorb as much noise as possible.
However with proper planning and access to quality materials your second story can be fitted with a modern polished concrete floor.
Laying down your floating.
With the addition of glazes or polish your concrete floor can fit your minimalist personality or your classic traditional style.
Try laminate instead of wood.
Laminate is a great choice for second story rooms because it is not as noisy as hardwood.
If your subfloor is concrete cover it with a wood or engineered wood subfloor first.
Preparing for installation 1.