That is a judgment of the flooring contractor or installer. The good news is that they prefer to do so if at all possible. But their reputation is based on satisfied customers, so their advice is usually best - assuming you hire a good flooring contractor with an established reputation.
It depends on the type of floor that you are putting down the vinyl flooring on top of. If it is concrete, then make sure it is clean, dry and repair any cracks or holes. If the old vinyl flooring is in good repair then just put the new vinyl flooring over it or use an embossing leveler for slightly worn vinyl flooring. If the old vinyl flooring is in very poor shape remove it completely. Plywood underlayment can be used for other types of flooring that you will put new vinyl flooring down on top of.
Laminate flooring can be used to effectively cover any unsightly or old flooring. Laminate flooring can be installed over warped, scratched, or even missing flooring.
Not a good idea, the old pattern will show through and the finish on the old flooring will try to let go of the adhesive over time.,
does the grant replace old carpet?
Lino Ventura was born on July 14, 1919 and died on October 22, 1987. Lino Ventura would have been 68 years old at the time of death or 96 years old today.
Lino Ventura died on October 22, 1987 at the age of 68.
The steps involved in floor prep before installing new flooring typically include removing the old flooring, cleaning and leveling the subfloor, repairing any damage, and allowing the subfloor to dry completely before installing the new flooring.
A flooring removal machine is a tool designed to efficiently remove old flooring materials such as tiles, carpet, or hardwood. Its features include powerful motorized blades that can quickly and effectively strip away the old flooring, saving time and effort compared to manual methods. The benefits of using a flooring removal machine include faster completion of the removal process, reduced physical strain on workers, and a smoother surface for installing new flooring.
gotta know more whats the type of sub floor Is it Lino or Vinyl flooring Is it glued or floating floor?? How old How big & what shape is the bump, is it the only one any discoloration.
If you cant get the existing flooring up, or if lifting it would cause more damage to the substrate then its worth, then yes i would suggest doing this and it is common practice.
My basement flooring is getting old and out of date, what companies supply basement flooring?
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