Read all installation instructions included in your carton before you begin, as improper installation will void warranty.What should I do before installing vinyl flooring? For the “dri-tac” method, apply a high-tack universal flooring adhesive specifically designed for vinyl plank flooring on the subfloor prior to installation. For click vinyl only, you also have the option of adhering the vinyl to your subfloor using the “dri-tac” (full spread method). If you exceed the maximum run length for your click or self-locking vinyl, you will need to use transition moulding. Vinyl flooring that is bonded directly to the subfloor does not require underlay. For premium glue down/looselay vinyl flooring, use an acrylic based adhesive or double-sided tape. What kind of adhesive should I use?įor glue down vinyl flooring, use a high tack universal flooring adhesive. Loose lay vinyl flooring will need to be glued down if you have a radiant heated floor. Most vinyl flooring can be installed over electric or hydronic radiant heated floors, with the exception of peel and stick or self-locking (Vinloc) products. Can I install vinyl flooring over radiant heating? Rough, heavily textured and/or uneven surfaces may telegraph through the vinyl and distort the finished surface. No, all carpet and padding should be removed completely prior to installation. Can I install vinyl flooring over carpet?
Do not install peel and stick products over Lauan (Luan) decorative plywood. Do not install glue down or peel and stick products over particleboard, chipboard or any form of embossed floor. You can install vinyl over wood floors if you put a plywood subfloor on top of it.
Subfloors must be even within 3 mm over 1.82 m (1/8″ over 6′) Can I install vinyl flooring over wood, plywood, particleboard or chipboard? Yes, but you will need to fill grout lines with a leveling compound. Can I install vinyl flooring over ceramic tiles? Glue down and peel and stick products should not be installed on below-grade concrete surfaces where moisture may be a problem. You can install vinyl flooring over concrete that has cured for at least 60 days prior to installation. Can I install vinyl flooring over concrete? We do not recommend that you install vinyl in areas where it will be exposed to long-term direct sunlight, such as in sunrooms or solariums. Vinyl flooring can be installed in almost any room, over a lightly textured or porous surface, or over a well-bonded, solid floor. Divide the total area by the area in each carton to get the number of cartons that you need to purchase. Add 10% for waste during installation and for replacement repairs in the future. Multiply the length of the room by its width to get its area. For this reason, you should clean up spills as quickly as possible. Also, a large amount of standing water can seep through the seams between the planks or tiles, and damage your subfloor, just like with other types of flooring. However, glue used during installation may decrease the overall imperviousness of the final floor. is vinyl flooring completely waterproof?īecause vinyl is made from PVC, it is completely waterproof by itself. All our vinyl products are verified as formaldehyde free. It is not a concern with today’s vinyl flooring. Are there formaldehyde emissions from vinyl flooring?įormaldehyde is a harmful chemical usually associated with laminate and engineered flooring products. A 0.5 mm (20 mil) wear layer is usually the minimum required for commercial uses. The wear layer thickness will determine your floor’s durability and is measured in millimeters or in mil. Total thickness will determine how well the vinyl hides subfloor imperfections and is measured in millimeters (or sometimes inches).
Vinyl flooring packaging will show two thicknesses, one for the total product and one for the wear layer. What does the thickness and the wear layer thickness mean? A variety of finishes are available that are applied to the top of the vinyl, which makes it look more like real wood or tile. The wear layer is also treated with aluminum oxide or ceramic bead. Some vinyl has a felt backing or is reinforced with fiberglass for greater stability. Vinyl flooring consists of PVC – a type of plastic – topped with a decorative paper layer and a wear layer.
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