My tenant has never said anything about it though so maybe it bothers me more than others.
Can allure flooring be put down whithb slightly imperfect subfloor.
Since you mentioned heat under your floors you can use a radiant heat system with allure however it needs to sit 1 2 below the product and cannot exceed 85 degrees f.
All floating systems including allure are never adhered down to a subfloor.
For only slightly uneven flooring sturdy materials such as vinyl plank can also be used for full coverage.
Most of these issues are the result of not paying attention to the allure flooring manual.
For very uneven flooring laminate sheets or tiles may be a better bet.
Cleaning allure floor after the marks or the scratches caused would be so crucial if you want your flooring to last long and looks fresher every second day.
If it is subfloor and their answer was to take it up and put down plywood and reinstall i can t see why that wouldn t be far preferable to buying and installing new wood flooring you have the original flooring that came with the house after all and it is in good condition.
Next put a level on your floor.
The odor can be resolved by allowing it to our out for one to two weeks.
We want to remove the madera tiles scrape off the glue residue floor level compound what we can and then add 1 4 plywood the existing subfloor is 1 1 2 thick 2 layers of plywood.
Our goal is to use a laminate plank product either with the snap lock or the adhesive system.
I put down armstrong allure over a wavy floor that souds like yours.
By knowing all these things the entire installation process can be a pleasant and enjoyable experience for you.
As for reducing the amount of water coming into your basement seal any cracks and crevices with hydraulic cement and concrete sealer for all other areas.
Just like with the odor which is common to all vinyl products.
And i would find out whether it is subfloor or not.
This should significantly reduce the amount of moisture coming into the basement.
Floating floors are a less expensive option when dealing with uneven surfaces.
The allure is a hardy enough floor that it shouldn t need underlayment.
I was sorry i didn t replace the subfloor because you can still see the waves.
You can use a wet vacuum as long as you dry the floor completely before laying any planks tiles or sheets.
An even floor surface effects your budget and can limit your floor options.
The benefit of sturdier types of flooring is that they will give the floor the illusion of being more even than it actually is.
The use of a good vinyl floor cleaner along with a scotch bride pad as per the instructions on the bottle would surely do the favor for you.