Smooth Rough Floor To Install Vinyl Plank

Rinse the floor and allow it to dry.

Smooth rough floor to install vinyl plank.

This flooring is generally installed as a floating floor that simply rests on the underlayment with no glue down bond necessary. Also you will need to stagger the seams by 6 inches and avoid starting a row with a plank that is less than 6 inches wide. Cover your existing subfloor area where new vinyl flooring will be installed with 1 4 inch plywood. How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner.

Vinyl plank flooring uses a click lock system in which the edges and ends of the planks snap together. I m installing coretec one vinyl plank flooring as a floating floor over slab in a three season porch. The slab is even at a macro level no visible dips or hills. First it will give you some added cushion to help make the floor softer to walk on.

Hammer or screw the birch plywood every four inches along each seam. Alternatively mix a few drops of dish detergent in water to clean the floor. For a free 2 month trial go to. See my flooring install playlist.

The seams of the vinyl floor should be invisible and smooth. Apply floor patching compound to any cracks in the old vinyl to create a smooth. Installing vinyl plank flooring ca be done over most surfaces as long as those surfaces are smooth. If you are installing your vinyl plank flooring over a concrete subfloor you may want to use an underlayment for three reasons.

Rough and uneven spots will telegraph through the new flooring causing noticeable high spots that will wear faster than the rest of the floor. Concrete subfloors must be at least six weeks old dry and free of powder and flaking. Some planks may need additional wiggling and pushing before they snap into place. Second you may want an extra vapor barrier above the subfloor to reduce any risk of moisture.

10 beginner mistakes installing vinyl plank flooring home renovation this video sponsored by skillshare. Birch plywood is extremely smooth with no surface voids visible grain or high sections. Measure carefully to ensure that the plywood is an appropriate fit. Cover the entire area where the vinyl.

You can have these pieces cut by a lumber yard or use a circular saw on the job site.