Shockley july 27 2014 11 38am 3 i was thinking those fiber strands along that front edge were from a cement backer board.
Can you put vinyl flooring over cement board.
Here is my concern.
If you are putting the vinyl flooring in a kitchen or bathroom then cement board is a good idea.
Before installation you should make sure that your sub floor is in perfect condition smooth clean dust free and damage free.
The average cost of berber carpet is between 1 50 sf to 10 sf.
1 4 luan plywood is common for use underneath vinyl flooring.
It is expensive but worth the cost if you need.
What s more installing them is something you can easily do on your own.
Here s how to go.
Remodeling join date.
Vinyl tile can be extremely difficult to remove because the adhesive that holds it in place gets stronger over time.
Additionally vinyl tiles.
I have since decided to install vinyl sheet flooring.
Can t tell but from what i can see looks like vinyl over plywood sshockley stephen p.
Vinyl tile vinyl is a beautiful and convenient flooring choice for.
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I have not seen anyone try to put vinyl over it.
I would avoid doing this if i were you.
So before you get started take a look at our guide on how to install vinyl plank flooring on concrete.
How to lay backer board over vinyl flooring.
Generally you can find this in synthetic materials which helps the carpet breathe and it s affordable.
When tiling over existing vinyl flooring on a plywood subfloor it s not necessary remove the vinyl flooring as long as you apply a layer of cement backer board first to provide a stable surface for the tile.
Cement board is use to prevent water damage to the wooden underlayment.
Cement backer board is for use under tile.
It provides a smooth uniform.
To smooth the floor i covered screw heads and seams in the cement fiber board with thinset.