As I said previously,



I certainly wouldn't lay carpet to put beneath laminate, but if it were already there, I probably wouldn't lift it, unless it was worn and had lost most of its natural 'give' or 'spring'.

I wouldn't, however, lay laminate directly over the carpet, because there would be nothing to stop the floor flexing under heel pressure at the joins. That is why I advocated a board sub-floor - it spreads the load.

Hi Eldred,

I do not know much about flooring options or their respective prices, but my personal opinion on a laminate floor is that it does not feel good to dance on. I've discussed this with several other dancers (there is a studio nearby that has a laminate floor), and we all agree that it feels strange.

I'm sure there are many people who will not mind or even notice the different feel of the floor, especially if the majority of people at your studio will be brand new dancers. However, if you are trying to attract either competitive dancers or experienced social dancers, you may have a problem. I cannot say that a laminate floor will necessarily be a deal breaker for everyone, or even the majority, but it's something to keep in mind.

Good luck with your new studio. I hope you have great success!

:) Lorena