You can install laminate flooring over carpet though generally not recommended.
Can i put laminate flooring on top of carpet.
This means that you will need to remove your carpet before you can lay your new laminate flooring.
Can i lay laminate flooring on top of carpet.
The answer is a clear no.
Most installers and builders recommend not installing laminate flooring over carpet as there are too many variables that can create a mess.
Although at first glance it may seem a good idea to install laminate over carpeting there are a number of good reasons not to regardless of whether it is high pile or low pile persian style or flokati.
Remember that the sub floor underneath the carpet and carpet underlayment should be smooth and free of debris.
While one of the benefits of laminate flooring is that you can actually lay it straight over existing flooring but as a rule of thumb your existing flooring needs to be level and smooth which unfortunately carpet is not.