The short answer is yes you can install laminate flooring over vinyl flooring.
Can you use insulative floor lament with sheet vinyl.
However there are special things to consider.
The vinyl is cleared of all debris and cleaned.
With this method when you transfer your template to the vinyl you must be sure to use a 1 wide straightedge placed along your outline mark.
The good news is that flooring without a backing is generally less expensive.
We would suggest that you check with the laminate flooring manufacturer or retailer to determine what kinds of underlayment are acceptable with this floor covering and then use the one with the greatest insulating value.
You mentioned your vinyl is top of the line so if it is an spc or wpc rigid core construction it is less likely to take the shape of the subfloor imperfections.
In the 1930 s sheet vinyl flooring emerged as an alternative to linoleum which has been in use since the mid 1800 s.
If you don t have a kit you can use a 1 wide ruler or a paint stirrer with a ballpoint pen cartridge taped to its edge.
Your subfloor should always be level as vinyl can take on the shape of any high or low places.
Laminate flooring can be installed over vinyl as long as.
Vinyl is modeled after laminate flooring boards which are themselves inexpensive copies of hardwood boards.
You use underlayment on top of the vinyl.
Don t use flooring with a cork backing because it doesn t stick well to the tape.
Because of moisture that could prevent adhesion of the tape it isn t a good idea to use laminate flooring on bathroom walls unless you use an adhesive along with the tape.
The vinyl is level.
The obvious benefit of soundproofing a vinyl floor with a quality underlayment is that you can enjoy many of the impact soundproofing benefits of a carpeted floor without having to actually lay down carpet and you will be able to effectively block airborne noise as well.
The vinyl is in good condition.
How to do it right.
Bear in mind however that the insulation value will be significantly less than what one would achieve from 1 inch of.
It will put that inch back onto the flooring when you mark it.