Locate a retailer. Wire brushing a floor involves brushing the wood with large rotary wire brush causing the wood grain to open up and resulting in a two-toned look and a unique texture.
When your base floor is anything less than perfect (minor gaps and seams), underlayment is needed to help smooth out those areas for the laminate. When you're installing on top of concrete, you'll want the extra padding that underlayment provides to make it softer to walk on.hen You Do Want Underlayment. I'm not trying to kill off the entire underlayment industry. In fact, underlayment is good and is recommended in a majority of the installations. One reason is because laminate flooring is so flimsy and insubstantial that it needs all the help it can get.
Types of Underlayment. An underlayment is a membrane that installs underneath hardwood floors to quiet, cushion and prevent moisture absorption into the floors. Several types are available, which include a basic foam underlayment, a recycled fabric base underlayment and cork underlayment.ubfloor Preparation. Before installing an underlayment, the subfloor should be cleaned of all dust, dirt and debris. You must also remove any protruding screws or nails. Loose areas of the floor require securing beforehand.