Lifeproof Flooring Installation Over Concrete

Remove any carpet or other flooring.

Lifeproof flooring installation over concrete. Sheet vinyl flooring works great. We chose sterling oak and love the perfect gray brown color. Add about 10 to that number to account for any possible mistakes and warped boards. Lifeproof vinyl plank flooring and concrete basement floor discussion in vinyl flooring q a started by al03 sep 16 2019.

If you don t have all the tools or you want to be 100 sure you don t waste any material invite a friend over to help you. Installation prepare sub flooring. It may have been done a few years ago but installing flooring over an active drain that is such a flagrant foul that you may be able to go back after somebody if you knew who. The hardest part of the job is often cleaning and leveling the concrete base.

Doing your own lifeproof flooring installation is fairly simple. A concrete floor with a too high moisture content can wreak havoc on a vinyl floor. It floats over your existing floor and can be used to cover wood a concrete subfloor or existing vinyl flooring planks. I m no weakling but i don t have the hands of a full time tradeswoman.

This post shares 10 tips for lifeproof vinyl flooring installation over a concrete slab. Although the flooring comes in a variety of forms planks are installable with a minimal amount of tools and measuring. Concrete if sealed or has a water impermeable membrane coated over it is more than good enough for a suitable base for any new flooring subfloor. For installation of vinyl flooring you need a smooth even surface for the underside of the flooring to achieve the best contact for adhesion.

But the age old question always comes up. If the sub floor is not flat and level throughout consider patching and leveling it before you begin. Lifeproof vinyl flooring features an innovative wear layer made to resist scratches for long lasting beauty. Does lifeproof flooring require underlayment.

Determine how much flooring and materials will be needed. For good reason as it gives the look of hardwood with the benefits of vinyl flooring and winning the home depot coveted innovation of the year award. Vinyl flooring is very durable and fits over most surfaces including concrete. As much as i love to plow through projects i needed breaks.

Multiply length times width of the room. The steps in this guide on how to install vinyl plank flooring on concrete are quite easy to follow. A concrete floor seems like the perfect base for a vinyl floor installation. The answer is no.

You can lay lifeproof over existing flooring if it is uniformly flat and level. Lifeproof flooring is one of the most popular selling floors on home depot today. Also it is important to take time and prepare well before you start assembling. Tile with deep grout grooves is not recommended.