Can You Put New Floors on a Subfloor That Isn't Level?

You want to change the look of your room with beautiful new flooring, but then you see it. It looks like a small mountain range on your subfloor. You might wonder if your dream floors are even possible because of the bumps, dips, and slopes. The quick answer? Perhaps. But first, you need to know this. Why It's Important For The Subfloor To Be Even The subfloor is the base for everything else that goes on top of it. If you don't do this step, it's like trying to build a house of cards on a table that isn't stable. Most types of flooring need a surface that is mostly flat to work well. Wood can break. The joints in laminate come apart. The grout lines on the tiles crack. Vinyl gets strange bubbles and tears. The tolerance depends on the material: Hardwood: No more than 3/16 inch difference over 10 feet • Laminate: 3/16 inch over 10 feet Tile: 1/4 inch every 10 feet 3/16 inch of luxury vinyl over 10 feet Looking at Your Subfloor You don't need expensive tools to find p...