One of the big considerations when installing different types of flooring in the home is getting the finished elevations to.
Vinyl plank flooring on plywood subfloor.
If the subfloor is perfectly smooth plywood then you could install the vinyl directly to it.
The goal is to have a wooden subfloor consisting of two.
If it is uneven or wood slats you will need to apply 1 4 underlayment to the top.
Vinyl planks even come in a range of looks that mimic other materials like hardwood and stone.
For most subfloors you will need to add an extra layer of wood.
When you install your vinyl on a wood subfloor the top plywood should be a minimum of 1 4 thick.
Do not line up the second layer with joints in the first layer.
Hard set or pressure sensitive.
Assess the condition of the wood.
In most cases 4 by 8 foot sheets of particle board or plywood must be installed in preparation for the vinyl floor install.
Simply nail the sheets of underlayment to the wood sub floor and make sure everything is covered.
Vinyl flooring is usually not installed directly over the subfloor in residential applications.
Glue down vinyl plank flooring adheres to the subfloor using either one of two types of adhesives.
Hard set adhesive is spread along the subfloor and then the vinyl planks are laid down on top.
To do this measure and cut the plywood to fit your room.
Arrange the plywood on the first layer of wood.
Step 4 spread the adhesive.
Measure and cut 1 4 inch or thicker plywood with a circular saw to fit the entire floor of the room where you are installing vinyl flooring.