Do I Need to Remove Carpet Glue Before Laying Laminate?

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Likewise, do I have to remove thinset before laying laminate?

You can put tile over old thinset. Make sure it not loose, vacuum to remove any debris, check for cracks, apply membrane if needed. Remove the old thinset to get a flat surface for wood or laminate installation.

Also, can you install laminate flooring over carpet glue? Installing laminate flooring over carpet is not recommended in most installation situations. Since carpet is usually plush and soft, your laminate flooring would not have the support it needs to keep the locking system sturdy. If you are working with sturdy low pile carpeting, you can install laminate on top of it.

Also to know, do I have to remove old carpet glue?

For the most part no as long as the majority of it is off. You can use the concrete glue removal or floor adhesive remover. Wash the surface with hot water. After that sand the remaining areas with rough grit sandpaper.

How do you remove carpet and lay laminate?

Removing the actual carpeting is easier than removing the under padding, and you'll want to be thorough about the second job before installing laminate flooring. Remove the carpeting after removing the baseboards from the perimeter of each room. Pull the carpet off the tack strips, roll it up and take it away.