How To Install Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Good flooring can enhance the overall decoration taste of your house. Of course, there are many points to pay attention to when installing flooring. When it comes to choosing a flooring material, luxury vinyl floorings are becoming more and more popular these days because they are waterproof and easy to install. So what should you do if you want to install luxury vinyl floors?

When it comes to installing luxury vinyl flooring, the first thing you need to understand: Your installation may vary depending on the type of luxury vinyl flooring.

So before installing you need to know your luxury vinyl floor and know exactly how to install it. Some luxury vinyl floorings come with a self-adhesive that you can peel off and stick the floor where you want it. It sounds simple, but be careful if the vinyl doesn't lay out smoothly during installation, air bubbles may appear. There are styles of luxury vinyl floorings that may come with a locking system where each tile or plank will snap into each other and the vinyl will sit above your subfloor. In other cases, the vinyl floor will stick directly to the subfloor, which can get a little messy.

You should always use underlayment when installing new luxury vinyl floors. Underlayment can help eliminate any small imperfections in the subfloor, add cushioning to the new floor, dampen sound and act as a moisture barrier. There are many different types of underlays on the market, make sure to find one that is compatible with the luxury vinyl floor you are installing.

Of course, when installing luxury vinyl floors, you will also need some materials and tools, such as tape measure, miter saw, jigsaw puzzle, utility knife, mallet, drawing tool, ruler, tapper and spacer. But most importantly, you definitely need a good pair of knee pads. Squatting or even kneeling all the time can make your knees uncomfortable, and a good pair of knee pads can help relieve some of the pain.