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I am thinking about putting down luxury vinyl plank flooring in my living room to replace the old carpet. Can I install this floating floor directly over my existing hardwood without tearing it out first?

ChatGPTgpt-61 query11/1/2026
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I am thinking about putting down luxury vinyl plank flooring in my living room to replace the old carpet. Can I install this floating floor directly over my existing hardwood without tearing it out first?
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manufacturer installation instructions luxury vinyl plank floating floor over existing hardwood subfloor flatness underlaymentGoogle ↗
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ChatGPT1 real searches · gpt-6
manufacturer installation instructions luxury vinyl plank floating floor over existing hardwood subfloor flatness underlayment Google ↗
  1. PDMS · pdmsview.shawinc.com
  2. Provenza MaxCore™ Waterproof LVP Uniclic® Installation, Care & Warranty Guidelines · provenzafloors.com
  3. PDMS · pdmsview.shawinc.com
  4. DIY Install for Vinyl Plank Flooring · lowes.com

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manufacturer installation instructions luxury vinyl plank floating floor over existing hardwood subfloor flatness underlayment
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