Spotting so many laminate floors in recent remodels takes me back to my early carpet days.

Ben Hill · 2026-03-02T09:21:02.645589+00:00

I remember when every job meant hours with a knee kicker, not just rolling out underlayment.

valw697mo ago

Haven't we all seen dry subfloors warp without any moisture?

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andrew6937mo ago

Moisture meters under twenty bucks prevent laminate floor disasters.

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the_troy7mo ago

My buddy learned the hard way about skipping moisture checks. He laid laminate over what looked like a dry subfloor. A few months later, boards started popping up everywhere. The repair bill was huge, and he had to redo the whole room. Now he always uses a meter like @andrew693 mentioned. Why would anyone risk it when the fix is so simple?

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