Installing Laminate Over Vinyl

Then you will want to install a solid smooth underlayment over your laminate floor.

Installing laminate over vinyl.

When you re ready to buy laminate wood flooring visit our swiss krono flooring line. During installation you can mix planks from different boxes to blend the dye lots patterns to create a more uniform appearance. Their lifetime warranty protects for spills that can sit for up to 24 hours. Install your first full row along the length of your first row of cuts.

Installing a floating laminate floor may be an ideal way to cover your old vinyl flooring. If you insist on installing over the laminate you first goal should be to make your laminate as smooth as possible. Both laminate flooring and vinyl flooring are usually less expensive than natural hardwood engineered wood and many types of ceramic or porcelain tile. Yes provided the surface is flat and level per our subfloor specifications and the condition of the floor is good.

Laminate flooring and luxury vinyl flooring are roughly comparable in price although sheet vinyl does hold a slight edge. Just make sure you use the appropriate underlay for your substrate. Laminate flooring can be installed almost anywhere in your home as long as you have a structurally sound clean dry and flat subfloor. If your laminate already has a pad pre attached no additional padding would be required.

You must use padding when installing laminate flooring over sheet vinyl. You don t want to install laminate over it. 1 remove the molding called quarter round along the edge of the baseboard with a pry bar. First uninstall the existing vinyl and clean off the subfloor making sure it is flat smooth and dry.

You will then want to install vinyl planks that are as thick as you can get. You can also install laminate over existing floors made of wood concrete ceramic tile vinyl sheet or even carpet. If the vinyl is installed over concrete use our dream home 6mil poly sheeting as your moisture vapor barrier over your existing vinyl overlap the seams 6 and duct tape install your floor. We have different floors that are moisture resistant.