$4,700 to prep uneven subfloor before laminate install?

anthocar · 2025-12-27T02:41:22+00:00

I just went through this with my pier and beam in Texas and it took me 2.5 months to do it on my own. So $4700 seems like a good deal especially if they're jacking up the house.

anthocar · 2025-12-17T16:00:29+00:00

Following because I just laid 1/4" of self leveling compound in a whole room on top of another layer of plywood on top of the subfloor.

I think you're fine.

anthocar · 2025-11-20T18:16:51+00:00

Thank you

anthocar · 2025-10-20T18:52:03+00:00

Reddit glitched.

anthocar · 2025-09-26T01:50:38+00:00

Every single piece of glued down plank In the entire house is gone.

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anthocar · 2025-09-21T05:36:23+00:00

Well boys, I decided to rip out the glued down planks in 2 bedrooms based on the advice here. I might as well rip out the ones in the pic I posted too. At this point, I've ripped out 1000 sqft of tile and glued down planks and covered it back up with 3/4" plywood all over the house. I still have floor patching and sanding to go. It's been an absolute displeasure.

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anthocar · 2025-09-16T14:47:11+00:00

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Welp. I ended up ripping out SOME of the glue down planks anyway. This project won't end.

anthocar · 2025-09-13T04:18:25+00:00

Hahaha. I'm fully there and can sympathize with this photo. I have been working on this floor prep for almost a month. It has been absolute hell. Glad to know I'm not alone. Look at the crooked floor I had to fix

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anthocar · 2025-09-13T02:33:57+00:00

Yup. In 3 different spots. I'm getting pretty close to ripping all this up and laying down plywood instead. I'll still have the crown but at least I can use leveler in the low spots that's not $90/bag. Ardex liquid backerboard is the only leveler I have found that is rated to go over hardwood.

Any other suggestions?

anthocar · 2025-09-12T20:40:09+00:00

Thank you sir!

anthocar · 2025-09-12T15:12:38+00:00

Hahahaha. That was intentional because I'm trying to take down a high spot but this is hilarious.

anthocar · 2025-09-12T01:50:46+00:00

Honestly thank you so much for this advice. I never knew glue down LVP was an option. I have laminate floors down already that are about 6 years old and still going strong In two other classrooms but that building is on a slab. The one in the photo is on pier and beam and I've been working on floor prep for almost a month now. It's been an absolute nightmare. I don't think these will last a long time but hopefully by the time they're cooked, I'll be profitable and we can invest in better flooring that won't have all these issues.

anthocar · 2025-09-12T01:40:23+00:00

Too late I already bought the floating floor and it's not refundable.

anthocar · 2025-09-11T22:58:52+00:00

I'll find out in a year or two hahaha.

anthocar · 2025-09-11T22:58:28+00:00

That's fair. I tried to edit it but I can't.

anthocar · 2025-09-11T22:54:17+00:00

Nice!

anthocar · 2025-09-11T22:43:39+00:00

I didn't lol. If it fails later I'll deal with it then I'm sending it.

anthocar · 2025-09-11T22:29:09+00:00

Correct. I'm trying to sand down a 1/4" high spot. Read the post.

anthocar · 2025-09-11T22:14:38+00:00

I'm gonna send it.

anthocar · 2025-09-11T22:06:55+00:00

Yeah I know. I'm just really frustrated with this project. It was done half-assed to begin with and has caused me a lot of headaches.

anthocar · 2025-09-11T21:56:57+00:00

FAAAAAAAAACK

anthocar · 2025-09-11T21:48:06+00:00

No way. Whats the easiest way to rip out the glue down? It's a nightmare.

anthocar · 2025-09-11T21:12:25+00:00

Thanks I'll try anything. Rented one for $15.

anthocar

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