Vinyl Plank Directly On Concrete

Shane found this okay to do but i sure struggled i just don t have the strength in my wrists.

Vinyl plank directly on concrete.

Suitable vinyl flooring for basements pretty much includes all vinyl flooring but if you re looking for a floating floor that requires no adhesive and goes directly over concrete two options stand out. Msi provance gray 7 13 in. The thinner construction of this type of vinyl plank should be taken into account if you are planning to add a foam underlayment. The underlayment may affect the locking mechanism so ideally click lock vinyl plank flooring should be installed directly onto the.

Tape a 3 foot square piece of scrap vinyl to the concrete with duct tape sealing the edges tight. Truck tool rental. Vinyl planks are a great option if you want durable flooring but don t have a ton of installation experience. Tape a large piece of plastic over the concrete floor securing all edges with duct tape.

Vinyl plank flooring is water resistant and if it has a wpc core it s waterproof so it won t be damaged by the off gassing. Sheet vinyl and planks. The concrete floor must also be free of cracks or the vinyl tile will eventually sag into the gap. Get free shipping on qualified concrete vinyl plank flooring or buy online pick up in store today in the flooring department.

Hi zach this vinyl should be fine to install directly over the concrete but if you want additional cushion you can add a 1mm or less lvt specific underlayment beneath the planks. 10 reasons vinyl flooring is the best for concrete slab basements you ve decided to give your basement a makeover and you need to find a cheap and waterproof alternative to your boring cold concrete floor. Zach snyder january 28 2019 at 3 28 pm. Leave the vinyl in place for 72 hours.

Rigid core luxury vinyl plank flooring 23 77 sq. To install vinyl plank flooring on concrete you ll first need to clean the concrete with soap and water and fill in any cracks with concrete filler. Vinyl planks can withstand damp concrete basement floors and look gorgeous at the same time. Test the floor for moisture.

For rounded areas or tricky cuts we did the same but with lots and lots of pressure and scoring over and over. Durable vinyl sheet flooring is fiberglass reinforced and does a nice job floating over concrete subfloors. Case 1 68 sq.