You will have to make sure that the grout lines of the ceramic are no more than a quarter of an inch deep. If it exceeds that, you will have to level the grout lines before you install another floor.
Thickness of laminate and vinyl is technically a preference — I would recommend looking into wear layer vinyl and AC ratings laminate. These ratings will be your durability ratings. A lot of vinyls have a preattached underlayment and all laminate requires an underlayment of at least 2mm thick.
If you have any further questions, our team would be happy to help advise you. Browse and Chat here! Love your site, so informative. I was hoping to put either laminate or vinyl flooring over exsiting ceramic floor in kitchen, laundry room.
Is laminate over existing tile a bad idea? I was told it would not be flexible. Do I need flexible? I am getting so many mixed opinions. It seems as if a surdy thickness of the laminate would mot cause issues. Is there a way to gauge how I choose the thickness of a pad with the thickness of laminate? Thank you again for all the great answers you provide.
Hi Chris! Felt is the best option for both sound and radiant insulation for underlayment for laminate installations. Cork is a better option for vinyl due to its thickness. Is felt also the best insulator when installing over wood floors? How does it compare to cork? I am installing laminate over a vented crawlspace and insulation is my priority for the underlayment. Felt Roberts or otherwise will be the best insulator for putting laminate over concrete floors. Hello, You mentioned Roberts felt for laminate, is it the best insulator for putting over concrete floor?
I am looking for the very best and highest r value for keeping floors warm. Can you suggest several of your products to order for this application.? Hi Juan! If the separations are over a quarter of an inch, you will need to use a leveler. If they are not, you should be able to use a 1mm underlayment under your vinyl to help with those imperfections. Hi, I bought vinyl flooring to cover a wooden loft wich is gonna be my bedroom. The wood tiles are very smooth, but in someplaces there is a 1mm separation between tiles.
Is this going to be an issue? I was thinking on using a 1mm thick PET layer and then put the flooring over it. Is this a good idea? Hi Jacob, thanks for the question. I would look for an underlayment that has thermal ratings to help with the insulation. It should definitely help and should be all you need. Hi, I am moving into a house that has 90 year old pine board as flooring but there is no subflooring.
Long story cut short we are not pulling it out and there is no insulation so it gets cold in the winter etc. We want to lay laminate on top of it so my question is… will the underlayment be enough insulation or will we have to come up with a different solution? Hi Kelly, thanks for the question. Finishing the basement should help, but Spray foam will insulate it directly, giving you a better result.
If you insulate, it may help keep the basement a bit warmer as well. Hello, I put vinyl rigid core planks in our walk in closet. The floor is somewhat cold due to unfinished basement below it. Do you recommend treating the basement side of the subfloor with Spray foam or something to warm it up? We are about to finish the basement, so i would like to do something before we put up basement ceiling drywall.
Or do you think simply finishing the basement will provide the layer of warmth to our closet floor? Hi Kazi, thanks for the question. There is not really anything you can do, but to fix the subfloor. I would recommend calling the builder to see if he will fix the issue. The subfloor can be one of the most important steps in the installation!
Hi we have installed luxury nynal floor a week ago. Now we realised our builder did not level the subfloor and laid it on the uneven concrete. SOme places are bumpy and some are going down. What to do? Hi Susan, thanks for the question. You can either add an additional layer of plywood over your current subfloor, or sand down the uneven parts. I am remodeling a cabin with an uneven plywood floor.
What can I put over this floor as a surface under sheet vinyl? Thanks for the reply. Surface must be smooth and clean, however. I have 3 mil visqueen to cover the old sticky adhesive I did use a cement compound where some of the particle board was broken out or uneven.
That is also used for floor leveling by floating it across the surface if one needs to do that. I appreciate the confirmation on my approach, I never want to replace this floor again. The laminate planks have a lifetime warranty. Hi Jeff, thanks for the question. Your subfloor should always be level, as vinyl can take on the shape of any high or low places. You mentioned your vinyl is top of the line, so if it is an SPC or WPC rigid core construction, it is less likely to take the shape of the subfloor imperfections.
If you want to just put visqueen overtop, it will most likely not level the floor. Since your vinyl has underlayment attached, the Visqueen will prevent the adhesive from getting stuck to the floor, however, I am not sure if the attached underlayment will be thick enough to mask the imperfections, since I cannot see it for myself.
With the visqueen, attached underlayment and a rigid core construction, you should be fine. Hope this helps! The new flooring has its own underlayment attached it is very top of the line flooring. The subfloor is particle board. The old adhesive that is left on the subfloor is way too difficult to deal with in order to remove. It is quite sticky. I am afraid the new floor will become stuck to it and not free float.
Also I am afraid I might hear tacky sounds when walking on it if I install right over the old adhesive. I normally might have just put the new floor right over the old but several places in the subfloor need repair cut out and new subfloor installed. I have read several places to simply put down visqueen over the adhesive and put the new flooring on top of it. If you wish to increase the height of your floor, then you may then be able to use underlay.
In these cases, you must choose vinyl flooring with a thickness of 4mm or more. However, it is recommended that you refer to the instructions by your flooring manufacturer before doing so.
Get in touch with Floorbay to find out more about our vinyl flooring products and more. Click here to Order Samples. Call us on Click here to Email for a Quote. Does vinyl flooring require underlay? The exception As mentioned, there is one exception: you might need a subfloor if you are using click vinyl flooring on a concrete subfloor. Peel-and-stick tiles often come loose over time if the underlayment is not solid and clean, although the bond can be suitably durable with a very good underlayment.
Hello, lino vinyl doesn't need an underlay. The underlayment for this is either screed to level the floor if concrete subfloor.
Or in your case the underlayment would be to plyboard the whole floor with a 6mm ply. What underlay to use with vinyl flooring? No Thick Underlayment Under Vinyl Flooring However, if you are installing vinyl flooring over a concrete sub-floor, you will need a very thin vapor barrior, such as Visqueen Vapor Barrier underlayment to protect your flooring from moisture. How do you prepare a concrete floor for vinyl flooring? Before applying the vinyl tile, make sure the concrete floor is completely dry.
Also vacuum and sweep the floor to remove any loose dirt and dust. After vacuuming, use a dust mop to remove any remaining dust. Concrete floors are notorious for minute pits and damage. How do you install vinyl floor underlayment? Pry up any existing shoe molding from around the perimeter of the room. Make sure to stagger the joints.
Spread a thin layer of leveling compound along the plywood seams with a 6-inch drywall knife. What are the disadvantages of vinyl plank flooring?
Some disadvantages of vinyl flooring include: Cannot be repaired. Can emit volatile organic compounds VOCs Shorter lifespan than wood floors. No impact, or negative impact, on home resale value.
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