If the old floor has a rough texture or some.
Can you use vinyl underlayment under vinyl sheets.
When using luan as an underlayment for vinyl it s better to use sheet vinyl flooring as opposed to vinyl tile.
Plywood used as underlayment for sheet vinyl flooring should also have a sanded smooth surface on the topside.
You can lower high spots with a grinder.
Any minor bumps can be removed with a masonry chisel and small sledgehammer.
With a vinyl it is your preference if you use an underlayment for not as long as your vinyl is 4mm or thicker.
Below are the vinyl underlayments we offer at bestlaminate.
The finish floor will be sheet vinyl.
Smoothing the surface of the new underlayment is the final step in preparing the floor for sheet vinyl.
Although luan offers a very smooth surface it does not withstand moisture well.
Just because vinyl luxury vinyl tiles or luxury vinyl planks may look like laminate homeowners assume it acts like laminate.
Let us know if you have any other questions.
I could use 1 4 luan or 1 2 underlayment grade plywood.
If you re trying to increase some height to your floor then adding an underlayment under the finish floor can be useful.
If your subfloor had dips or damage it could show through the vinyl over time.
As long as the underlayment is acceptable for radiant heat you can use it.
The more popular vinyl becomes the more frustrated homeowners become with the installation of it.
Luan is cheaper but from previous threads i ve read so far i m new to this forum some of you guys dislike luan.
Avoid using materials with distinct raised grain patterns which can affect the finish texture of the sheet vinyl.
Don t use nails or screws to install the underlayment.
Hi jared thanks for the question.
Wear safety glasses linoleum or vinyl flooring.
Sheet vinyl is still popular today and manufacturers have used new techniques to give it a much more modern feel.
Any filler you use to cover the heads could pop out and cause a bump under the new vinyl floor.
The only thing i m not sure about is the underlayment.
If you re unsure whether installing underlayment for your vinyl flooring project is truly necessary then talk to knowledgeable builddirect product expert or a professional installer to see if your existing subfloor is.
Repair any holes or cracks.
Sheet vinyl can be laid over old linoleum or vinyl flooring if the existing floor is in good condition.
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Visqueen vapor block pe film this is used to block moisture and does not add any cushion if you want to protect your flooring from subfloor moisture this is a great barrier to add under your vinyl flooring.
That doesn t mean you don t need underlayment for sheet vinyl however.
