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I've read all the comments about changing out the carpet and putting in a laminate floor. We have purchased the Allure Vinyl flooring. I haven't seen our issue addressed so I'm putting it out there for opinions.
We had some leaks early on and have a spongy spot near the front of the MH. We have fixed all the leaks but wonder if there's a simple, inexpensive way to fix the under-layment on the floor before we put down the laminate to give it a little more support? We're not sure what's under there and would like to have some idea before we start tearing up the carpet. We don't have the the money to spend to have a professional fix on the base floor. Any suggestions or ideas? Could we put down a 1/8" or 1/4" plywood under the laminate?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!
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If you know you had a leak in the past......................and now the floor is spongy......You have a rotting problem. All you can do like anyone would need to, is tear out the carpet and inspect what you have under the carpet. You will need to take out "ALL" the damaged wood. Don't leave the existing and patch over with new wood. Once you get into it you'll realize it's not that difficult. You were originally taking the carpet out anyway. Just make sure replace all bad areas of the floor then continue with the laminate application.
Be sure to rip it up in the section you are concerned about. If it is there continue outwards until the problem stops. In the long run it would be best to replace all the wood and for sure find the leak.
Definitely take the time to find out what is under the carpet and to fix the issue. Otherwise, you may have some serious rotting that will continue to get worse. Then you will have to take the new flooring out and replace it again in that area. Also, you need to think about the risk of mold or mildew developing under that area and it could make you ill.
