Why Is There A Slope Under My Laminate Floor?

Posted by Shawna Ebersole | Categories: Stump The Inspector

From time to time we have people call or write in with specific home inspection questions that we may not always have the answer to.

When that happens, we turn those questions over to our resident expert, Jim Schwarz of Center Grove Real Estate Inspections.

Here’s what Jim had to say in answer to this particular question:

I may have seen the actual home or at least one like it.  The laminate flooring was installed with a pad underneath.  In order to avoid a difference in height at the bath entrance, which would have created a trip hazard and appearance issue, the installer held the pad back about a foot to create an easy transition into the bathroom.  Under these circumstances, it was probably the best decision.

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