Preparing a concrete subfloor for luxury vinyl flooring step 1.
Luxury vinyl tile installation on concrete.
So technically if you are installing vinyl plank flooring onto concrete you already have a subfloor.
Start by sweeping up any debris.
Hold it taut and tie it to nails in the wall as you identify the uneven spots.
If the old vinyl has texture or small damaged areas you can apply an embossing leveler over top to create a smooth surface.
Concrete wood or existing vinyl.
For an easy time measuring the floor s imperfections without a big level use a laser level or run a string across the floor.
However the existing vinyl must be in good condition and firmly attached to the subfloor.
The concrete needs to be roughly level in order for the vinyl flooring to fit correctly.
Flooring went down last week and that always takes a project from work site to almost finished in a hot minute.
To lessen the mess with groutable vinyl tile use the narrow end of a rigid rubber float to work the grout into the joints.
Buy the grout the manufacturer recommends.
However some people prefer to add another thin layer of subflooring between the concrete and vinyl.
Scrape off the excess in a 45 degree motion.
Today i m sharing some tips tools and tricks to installing vinyl plank over concrete.
Luxury vinyl tile can go over almost any type of subfloor.
Never use cement based grout with groutable vinyl tile.
Thoroughly clean your subfloor.
You can do this with a moisture meter ensuring that your.
You can also use a wet dry vacuum for a deep.
This additional layer can improve insulation and should make your vinyl plank flooring warmer and less resonant.
Test the moisture content of your concrete subfloor.