Laying Vinyl Flooring Over Floorboards

By not removing the existing floor covering it is difficult to see if the subfloor is cracked rotted or otherwise is not in good condition.

Laying vinyl flooring over floorboards.

How to join vinyl flooring there may be occasions when it s necessary to use two sheets of vinyl for example when you re working in a large room. So in your case with your wood floor boards you will need to lay plywood first. Existing sheet vinyl and carpet if your kitchen floor is sheet vinyl and the dining room is carpet don t forget that the sheet vinyl will have a 1 4 inch underlayment beneath it but the carpet won t. Glue down vinyl plank flooring adheres to the subfloor using either one of two types of adhesives.

Once you ve purchased your vinyl flooring you re ready to get started. Hard set adhesive is spread along the subfloor and then the vinyl planks are laid down on top. Heavier duty vinyl flooring does not need to be stuck down and light non cushioned varieties need adhesive all over not just the edges. Unlike tile floors which have a very specific series of underlayment requirements vinyl plank floors can be installed over existing flooring so long as it is clean of debris in good repair and.

If you can imagine over time the grooves from the wood planks and the gaps between the floorboards will show. Removing floor coverings helps the installer assess the condition of the subfloor. Make sure that the existing floor covering and the subfloor and any possible underlayment are sturdy enough for the installation of the vinyl flooring. For sheet vinyl to remain at it s best for as long as possible it needs to be laid over a smooth and solid surface.

While there are different types of flooring you can choose vinyl planks luxury vinyl vinyl tiles or even wrap vinyl using a skim coat to even the floor surface is the secret to laying vinyl floor over old vinyl successfully. Sturdy and solid. The great thing about this flooring is that it already has underlay beneath it so there s no need to install this as well.