The goal is to have a wooden subfloor consisting of two.
Vinyl plank flooring on plywood subfloor.
One of the big considerations when installing different types of flooring in the home is getting the finished elevations to.
Do not line up the second layer with joints in the first layer.
Glue down vinyl plank flooring adheres to the subfloor using either one of two types of adhesives.
Luxury vinyl flooring ups the ante when it comes to both durability and style when compared to regular more traditional vinyl formulations.
If the subfloor is perfectly smooth plywood then you could install the vinyl directly to it.
Vinyl planks even come in a range of looks that mimic other materials like hardwood and stone.
When you install your vinyl on a wood subfloor the top plywood should be a minimum of 1 4 thick.
Vinyl flooring is usually not installed directly over the subfloor in residential applications.
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.
Luxury vinyl is also a relatively easy material to install making it attractive to diy minded home and business owners.
Assess the condition of the wood.
To do this measure and cut the plywood to fit your room.
Arrange the plywood on the first layer of wood.
Hard set adhesive is spread along the subfloor and then the vinyl planks are laid down on top.
Simply nail the sheets of underlayment to the wood sub floor and make sure everything is covered.
If it is uneven or wood slats you will need to apply 1 4 underlayment to the top.
Pressure sensitive adhesive is already on the bottom of the plank and bonds to the subfloor when the plank is pressed.