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Can I use a laminate underlay for my vinyl floor?

No, this is not possible. The main reasons for this are the difference in compressive strength and the thickness of the underlay.

For a vinyl floor, you need an underlay with a high compressive strength, because the vinyl floor on top is soft and flexible. 

Therefore, we recommend to only use a dedicated underlay for our Flex Click and Alpha vinyl flooring: COMFORT, HEAT or TRANSIT 

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Please note: the information given on this page solely applies to Quick-Step flexible vinyl floors. For details about the installation of Alpha Vinyl, please check the vinyl installation instructions. 

 

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