if the old floor is down good and tight, you can go right over it. If it has a strong embossed pattern it may telegraph through the new floor though. you can skim coat over that if you need to.
Yes, it is recommended to use underlayment for vinyl flooring on concrete to provide a smooth and even surface, as well as to help with moisture protection and sound insulation.
Yes, it is recommended to use underlayment when installing vinyl flooring on plywood to provide a smooth and stable surface for the flooring to adhere to and to help prevent moisture damage.
no and it would probably be a bad idea as it is likely to move around. Vinyl is cushioned anyway so there would be no point. Underlay is put under carpet to stop the carpet being crushed. Vinyl will restore after being walked on. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Answer 2: Underlayment is used on vinyl when installed over a wood substrate. Vinyl will take the shape of the floor below requiring a smooth surface for installation. Without this board, often a floor will telegraph the imperfections below. Additionally the underlayment should have the nail holes and seams between boards patched with a wood filler.
Yes, underlayment is typically recommended for vinyl plank flooring on concrete to provide a smooth and level surface, as well as to help with sound insulation and moisture protection.
Yes, LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) typically requires underlayment on concrete surfaces to provide a smooth and stable base for installation.
The best underlayment for laminate floors depends on where the floor is laid. If there is no chance of moisture coming up through the floor a standard foam underlayment would suffice. If there is a chance of moisture coming up a foam and film combination should be used. If there is also a need for sound reduction traveling through the floor either a cork of modified underlayment should be used.
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vinyl is impervious to liquid and does not need any sealing.
Home Depot does offer vinyl flooring installation if you get your vinyl flooring from them they will install it for free. If it is from somewhere else you will need to contact them for price.
A 12 by 12 vinyl floor tile covers an area of 1 square foot. If the room measures 16' by 16', it has an area of 256 square feet. So, you would need 256 12 by 12 vinyl floor tiles to cover the entire floor.
To install a vinyl floor over tile, you will need to thoroughly clean and level the tile surface, apply a primer specifically designed for use with vinyl flooring, and then lay the vinyl planks or tiles according to the manufacturer's instructions. It is important to ensure that the tile surface is smooth and free of any debris before installing the vinyl flooring.