Part of the series.
Interlocking vinyl plank flooring installation.
Interlocking and installing vinyl flooring this way is quite popular today.
It comes in tiles and planks but this article covers planks only and uses a product called adura locksolid.
This is more robust than sheet vinyl but not as thick as most laminates and because lvp and lvt flooring is waterproof and doesn t require an underlayment it can go right over your existing flooring without raising the level of the floor by a significant amount.
Gripstrip click lock and glue down.
Flooring installation repairs.
During installation you can mix planks from different boxes to blend the dye lots patterns to create a more uniform appearance.
At least 48 hours prior to installation place the new vinyl plank flooring in the room for acclimation.
Plan the flooring layout.
Luxury vinyl flooring lvp is similar to sheet vinyl but it s thicker more durable and easier to install.
It s a floating floor which means it isn t fastened to the subfloor it just lies there.
Vinyl planks can be sorted into three main categories based on their installation method.
Vinyl plank flooring and luxury vinyl tiles are typically thin with a thickness in the neighborhood of 5 32 inches.
A floating vinyl floor also known as click vinyl flooring is an installation method where the planks are installed via the click system.
Whether you choose to have your new floor professionally installed or do it yourself here s what you can expect.
How to install glueless interlocking floating vinyl tiles on the floor.
Installing glueless interlocking floating vinyl tiles on floor.
Luxury vinyl tile and plank installation methods luxury vinyl is one of the fastest and easiest floors to install.
Vinyl has a no wax finish but depending on the manufactuerer it can also come in a urethane finish.
Generally this is done by working from the most visible wall usually the one that greets the eye as you enter the room then working outward toward the entryway.