Floor Prep For Vinyl Tile On Concrete

Similar to linoleum a vinyl tile floor resists stains and spills is a snap to mop and maintain and is durable enough for busy kitchens and playrooms.

Floor prep for vinyl tile on concrete.

That old basement floor with the crumbling vinyl tile may look hopeless but with a little scraping and a few strips of crack isolation membrane you can turn it into a perfect base for new ceramic tile. It has to be level and even though vinyl is waterproof a floating floor always benefits from a moisture barrier. Do not sand vinyl flooring it may contain asbestos. Use a self leveling compound that is designed for concrete floors to correct this problem.

However some people prefer to add another thin layer of subflooring between the concrete and vinyl. Prepare the subfloor repair cracks and holes. Remove any carpet or other flooring. Push air bubbles out to the edge with a j roller or the edge of a grout float.

Use concrete filler or a similar floor patching compound to repair the damage. Concrete subfloors are prepared differently than wood subfloors. Vinyl plank flooring with a robust backing has some insulation value but not much so if you want the cold concrete to feel comfortable you may. Once the compound is dry then you will be ready to apply the vinyl tile.

Tape a 3 foot square piece of scrap vinyl to the concrete with duct tape sealing the edges tight. Use a self leveler on low spots and or sand high spots of wood or concrete. Test the floor for moisture. This additional layer can improve insulation and should make your vinyl plank flooring warmer and less resonant.

A concrete subfloor typically requires very little preparation for vinyl flooring. Self leveler is available in powder and pre mixed form and is used to create a flat smooth surface in flooring projects. Determine how much flooring and materials will be needed. So technically if you are installing vinyl plank flooring onto concrete you already have a subfloor.

Regardless of what type of vinyl tile you are planning to install preparing the existing concrete floor correctly will help make the vinyl last for years. Add about 10 to that number to account for any possible mistakes and warped boards. If you have a vinyl floor you may be able to install your flooring directly on top of it. Prep your subfloor so that it is clean dry and level within 3 16 inch change per 10 feet.

Leave the vinyl in place for 72 hours. Preparation for installing floor tile depends on the type of subfloor in the room you are tiling. Multiply length times width of the room. However laying vinyl flooring over concrete requires a bit more preparation.

Inspect the floor and repair cracks pits holes or other uneven patches.