What is this underlay in closet floor?
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markusb
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What is this underlay in closet floor?

by markusb » Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:30 pm

Hi there,

Moved into flat and discovered this patch (see photo) of spongy material with a thin wooden border, under the floor covering. It covers the floor in a small room/closet. Does anyone know what that was for? Can I remove it or scrape it off?

Thank you.
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Re: What is this underlay in closet floor?

by stoneyboy » Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:58 pm

Hi markusb,
You have found standard carpet underlay with carpet gripper around the edges. It was probably Tredaire or something similar but both carpet and gripper have been wet for a long time.
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Re: What is this underlay in closet floor?

by markusb » Thu May 25, 2023 12:23 pm

Very helpful, thank you!

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