Vinyl flooring is very long-lasting and fits over almost all the flooring surfaces including concrete. Vinyl flooring is a product that has several layers of different types of materials that layover together to form a highly durable, and affordable flooring. Although the floorings come in different forms, planks are easy to installable with the slightest tools and measuring. The tough part of the job is the cleaning and leveling the concrete base. Here are few steps that you can follow on how you can lay your vinyl floorings on over boards.
1)
Prepare Your Support
To make the
installation process easier, it is necessary to prepare the surface on which
you can lay your floor. Vinyl can be placed on existing floors such as
linoleum, laminate, and tile. The most important part while laying the vinyl is
to have a level, clean and dry substrate. If the floor is rough (tiles joint,
or any crack) then try to use a level
compound that will maintain your underlying. Vinyl is a resilient floor if you
cover that it will show any dents in the substrate. Thoroughly clean the floor
with detergents to remove any dirt or dust, and make sure it is burnt before
you begin the process. If the surface is smooth, a primer is the best option to
help the flooring adhere to the substrate.
2) Prepare Your Flooring
It is necessary that your flooring adjust at least 24 hours before the installation period to a minimum atmosphere temperature of 15 C. Unfold the flooring and cut it into similar shapes and sizes, leaving 15-20cm more to avoid running the material out at the end of the laying process.
3) Lay Your Flooring
To lay the
vinyl flooring there is a general rule that you should follow while installing
vinyl always follow the direction of the primary light source. If the room is
small, such as a hallway flooring,
the strips should run the room's length nevertheless of the light's direction.
Apart from the flooring patterns, all strips should be laid in the opposite
direction for a smooth surface.
Laying Methods
There are
three ways to install your flooring, depending on the size and usage of your
room. Consider having a small room with a lot of traffic you will have
different laying methods for each size of the room.
Ø for smaller rooms, a floating
installation is sufficient enough. You can lay your vinyl flooring on the
backing.
Ø for medium rooms, a semi-floating
installation will be enough. You can use the double-sided tape around the room
to secure the flooring.
Ø In large rooms, it is necessary to
glue your vinyl floors.
Finishing Keys
For a smooth finish don't forget to add a plinth wherever you are installing your vinyl sheets, it will protect the edges of the vinyl sheets and the bottom of your wall and also make the cleaning process easier. It will also add delicacy to your final results.
There are many different varieties of vinyl floorings. Many people opt
for the vinyl floor as it is moisture and stain-resistant and also
cost-effective. The vinyl sheet comes in a neutral color as well which makes
you feel relaxed such as the blue vinylflooring as it invokes feelings and making it ideal for relaxation
purposes. People also prefer to install vinyl into the bathroom as well. If you
want to install vinyl in your bathrooms you can install the waterproof bathroom flooring sheets as
it is resistance to wet areas. Above there are some ideas on how you can
install your vinyl sheets on flasboards and the same method can apply to almost
anywhere you want to install your vinyl sheets.
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