Wood Floor Install Old Home

Is the undulation (lack of level) from a plywood subfloor laid over crooked joists? Or T & G over crooked joists? Or is there a structural probelem that needs to be addressed? Before putting down a good floor correct the fundamental problems first. Like they say in the brokerages, putting nice flooring over a problem like this is putting lipstick on the pig.

HTH

Joe

Joe,

Is there an easy fix for this? I don't think that you want to nail through leveling compound so how do you remove these undulations?

Dave M.

First question is to determine why it undulates.

Daryl, which laminate are you using? I'm doing a poll on laminate flooring brands, I would love to get your input... it is at

Get a few floor sanding pros out , Allot can be sanded out. repairing the old may be cheaper. Post a photo.

I'm not Daryl but I put Wilsonart Estate Plus in my kitchen a year and a half ago. It doesn't try to look like wood or tile; it's solid so no hollow feel when walked on and cleans up easily. I'm going to put it down in a family room at a beach house next. Good stuff.