FLOORING 101
Effortless Luxury: Easy Installation Guide for Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Experience the beauty and elegance of luxury vinyl flooring without the hassle of complex installation! Flooring 101 is here to guide you through the effortless process. Most luxury vinyl flooring features a user-friendly click-lock system. These easy-to-handle planks interlock seamlessly, creating a smooth, floating floor over your existing subfloor – no glue or nails required! This glueless installation eliminates the need for special tools or advanced carpentry skills. With just a few common household items, you can achieve a professional-looking luxury vinyl floor, making it a perfect DIY project for homeowners of all skill levels.
Easy Luxury Vinyl Floor Installation
Vinyl flooring can be installed in any room above, on grade or below, especially basements where solid wood flooring is not recommended. Vinyl can go directly over most existing floors including tile, laminate, concrete and wood as long as the surface is flat, clean and dry. To maintain the floor’s integrity, no matter what the subfloor material, use the manufacturer’s recommended vinyl underlayment. This will cushion boards to reduce noise and premature wear as well as act as a vapor barrier. Some products have underlayment already attached.
Should your luxury vinyl floor ever become damaged, repairing it is an easy fix too. Just cut out the damaged boards and snap the new ones into place. For this reason, it’s a good idea to keep a few boards on hand after installation.
Vinyl Care & Maintenance Tips
Use mats or area rugs – Place doormats both outside and inside entryways to trap dirt and moisture before it’s tracked into the home. Remember to clean mats regularly too.
Rotate furniture – Occasionally move your furniture to change foot traffic patterns and indentations. In additional, use floor protectors under the legs of tables, chairs and couches to lessen the weight distribution.
