Here s a step by step guide to help you prepare a wood subfloor for luxury vinyl.
How to install vinyl sheet flooring on wood subfloor.
Before you install sheet vinyl the subfloor must be in good condition.
In some cases vinyl can be glued directly to old vinyl ceramic tile and wood floors but special fillers and glue down procedures are needed.
This installation method creates a floating floor which means gripstrip vinyl planking covers the subfloor without adhering or fastening to it in any manner.
Vinyl is one of the few types of floors that can be safely installed over concrete wood or other solid floors.
Floating floors are an easy mess free way to install new flooring without necessarily having to remove the existing flooring.
To help you start your installation project off right here are a few tips for preparing your subfloor.
It s still a manageable job if you have a little diy skill.
If it comes up easily there s too much moisture in the concrete to install a sheet vinyl floor.
After 72 hours try to pull up the vinyl.