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