Layered flooring systems are flexible, sturdy, inexpensive, and easy to build. The flooring system found in most homes starts with a floor covering (laminate, vinyl, tile, or other) on top of an optional buffering underlayment. The floor covering and underlayment rest on a thick, solid subfloor supported by sturdy joists.
Learn the differences between subflooring, joists, and underlayment, as well as their roles below floor coverings such as wood, tile, laminate, or vinyl.
Floor Covering
Floor covering is the topmost layer that you see and walk on such as ceramic tile, solid wood, laminate, engineered wood, luxury vinyl, or carpeting. Floor…
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