The rule of thumb is any vinyl over 4mm can have a vinyl specific underlayment.
What goes under vinyl flooring.
When underlayment is a no go vinyl flooring installation with tiles and planks can be simple even if using underlayment.
Vinyl plank flooring has all the visual appeal of solid hardwood flooring.
Putting a soft product under vinyl plank will result in an unstable floor that is much more inclined to being damaged and even punctured or torn over time.
With new advances in luxury vinyl flooring options now range from 2mm to 8mm.
Leave the vinyl in place for 72 hours.
Vinyl floors under 4mm should be installed right over the subfloor.
Tape a 3 foot square piece of scrap vinyl to the concrete with duct tape sealing the edges tight.
If you ve chosen luxury vinyl plank flooring as a replacement for your current flooring you ve made a very smart choice.
With thinner vinyl flooring construction adding a foam underlayment can effect the locking system strength.
Vinyl flooring can either be glued to the subfloor or it can float on top of it and either way moisture underneath it causes problems.
It s extremely beautiful flooring that mimics natural hardwood and sometimes even stone.
Test the floor for moisture.
Vinyl flooring costs a fraction of the price of hardwood making it a great option for beginner home improvers.