"Dougman" wrote in message
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Colin Wilson wrote:
SWMBO insists that we get laminate in the living room.


Got a dog by any chance ? - the noise of them scuttling around can be
quite bad, and they can have trouble getting up off the floor if they`re
getting old and creaky :-}

We've got a hamster!

Thanks for the replies, I anticipated using the fibre underlay due to the
slight differences in level, wasn't aware I should lay it at diagonally.
Floorboards are on short span so laminate can go longways towards the
window.

No signs of damp anywhere, so I'll not bother with the damp proof
membrane.

All the professionals I know put down a damp proof membrane on every
concrete floor. If the fitting instructions say use a damp proof membrane
then use a damp proof membrane. If there are any future problems with
warping or joints "tenting" you wont have a leg to stand on.