Luxury vinyl plank flooring - laying over particle board subfloor
WEBOct 25, 2013 · J. joecaption. 37507 posts · Joined 2011. #10 · Oct 27, 2013. You would first add ceramic coated decking screws to the planks for extra holding power and to reduce squeaks. 1/2 underlayment rated subfloor will work over the 1 X 6's. It needs to be nailed or stapled every 4" on the edges and from 6 to 8" in the field.
Vinyl Plank Flooring: To level or not to level?
WEBSep 29, 2020 · There is about a 1/4” dip in the center of the subfloor. It’s about a 1/4” dip. Lay a level or straight edge across the area that has the dip and let us know the distance across the dip. If it is a relatively short distance the dip may transfer through vinyl. If it is a long gradual dip it may not be noticed.
Flooring for Unheated Seasonal Cottage - DIY Home Improvement …
WEBJan 17, 2010 · We are building on a remote site, and while we will use it for short periods during the winter during which it will be heated, for most of the winter it will be unheated. The floor is open below, but will be spray foamed. Temperatures will range from -40F in cold snaps to +95 in the summer. We have thought about vinyl and linoleum but wonder ...
Vinyl Plank Flooring on stairs - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBDec 23, 2022 · 591 posts · Joined 2011. #37 · Apr 10, 2024. Be careful with this project. I had vinyl put in on top of my existing stairs, and the previous floor had quite a rounded lip on each step. With weight and use, the vinyl edge ob 2 steps has cracked (pic). I need to glue that and so ask what glue to use to glue that crack.
frequent complaint- luxury vinyl plank coming apart at...
WEBJul 24, 2021 · I was considering self-leveler and laying plank over it, but now I'm having doubts. these 5mm thin planks seem to have too-shallow click locks at the end. even thicker laminate floor is a pain if you have gaps. looks like these floors have zero tolerance for anything other than a perfectly flat floor. Unless the floor sees no foot traffic at all.
Should I Caulk perimeter gap in floating vinyl plank bathroom ...
WEBNov 22, 2010 · History: I’ve nearly finished a bathroom installation of “Trafficmaster Allure” floating vinyl plank. I left the recommended 1/8 inch gap around the entire perimeter and around the closet flange for the toilet. I called and asked the manufacturer if I could caulk around the perimeter in bathrooms before installing the trim.
Installing vinyl plank over existing, uneven floor?
WEBJan 24, 2009 · M. mike costello. 211 posts · Joined 2007. #4 · Jan 25, 2009. It is important the floor be flat. A height difference underneath will make the seams be bent and not adhere properly. As for the adhesive residue , it can be encapsulated with a skim coat of portland based floor patch.
How to level concrete slab for laminate or vinyl plank flooring
WEBMar 19, 2024 · How to level concrete slab for laminate or vinyl plank flooring. About 900 sq ft of very non-flat concrete slab. 2" height difference from highest to lowest. Worst case is 1" drop over 6 feet. So the floor must be flattened, therefore leveled, throughout the house. House is currently gutted so now's a perfect time to deal with this.
Vinyl Plank Flooring in a Hallway with a 30 degree turn.
WEBFeb 13, 2022 · 42937 posts · Joined 2017. #3 · Feb 13, 2022. Since vinyl planks won't have a connection point if you modify the ends or edges, I would run the planks all in the same direction, just cutting the ends at the appropriate angle. It will all straighten out with the second dog leg. It may not be the ideal way, but it would eliminate the need for ...
Luxury vinyl plank over old carpet glue - DIY Home Improvement …
WEBJan 1, 2020 · Luxury vinyl plank over old carpet glue. I’m currently installing Mannington Audra Rigid floating vinyl plank in my remodel. All the subfloor is old 5/8 particle board over 5/8 plywood. The manufacturer said that it’s fine as a subfloor for floating luxury vinyl. However, in the kitchen, was glued down carpet that I removed.