The best basic idea for vinyl flooring over concrete

You have a great vinyl plank construction and it’s almost ready to go, but wait a minute, there’s one thing missing. Why would you want to put it on a concrete floor? I hear you ask. Well, the subfloor is like butter or a sandwich – two pieces of toast in a sandwich (to use a culinary term).

The subfloor is placed between the base and the top floor to create a good and, more importantly, durable floor. In some subfloors, this may not be necessary, but in the case of concrete subfloors, it is essential. Want to learn more about the materials used to install plastic flooring over concrete? Find out.

What type of underlayment is suitable for use over concrete?

• A built-in vapor barrier prevents moisture from penetrating the vinyl flooring from the concrete.
• Because concrete can become wet and cold, the underlayment absorbs heat and keeps the floor warm.
• The underlayment helps resist loading and is very durable.
• It easily covers concrete and hides small imperfections.

Simple steps for installing underlayment over concrete

1. Gather the tools (you will need a pair of scissors, a plastic sheet cutter, a marker, a vacuum cleaner, etc.)
2. Calculate the size of the area to determine the amount of underlayment required.
3. Prepare the subfloor by scraping, leveling and vacuuming.
4. Seal any holes or open areas on the stage.
5. Lay the subfloor on the concrete floor, leaving at least 2 inches in the wall for moisture protection, tape the subfloor and finish by hand smoothing to avoid air gaps.
6. Trim excess and seal exposed areas with clear tape.
7. Arrange the floor’s correct transition and install it in the right position.
8. The subfloor is now ready for vinyl plank installation.

Conclusion

Much has already been said. Finally, we will address the remaining factors. So far, we have discussed the properties of concrete and how moisture penetrates it. You need to choose the ideal subfloor, and a suitable sheet of vinyl will do the trick. Floating underlay for vinyl flooring on concrete works best. It is inexpensive, water resistant, and works well with high quality subfloors.