Installing Lifeproof Vinyl Flooring Over Concrete

And then baseboard is another leap forward it s so exciting.

Installing lifeproof vinyl flooring over concrete.

It floats over your existing floor and can be used to cover wood a concrete subfloor or existing vinyl flooring planks. Vinyl flooring is very durable and fits over most surfaces including concrete. Does lifeproof flooring require underlayment. Sewer water backed up out of the main drain in the basement which the previous owners had installed the planks over blocking the sewage water from quickly draining once it had entered the basement.

By not removing the existing floor covering it is difficult to see if the subfloor is cracked rotted or otherwise is not in good condition. Sturdy and solid. Make sure that the existing floor covering and the subfloor and any possible underlayment are sturdy enough for the installation of the vinyl flooring. Recently we had a sewer backup in the basement due to very heavy rains.

A concrete floor seems like the perfect base for a vinyl floor installation. The answer is no. Doing your own lifeproof flooring installation is fairly simple. My last update shared a comprehensive review of 10 different vinyl plank flooring options.

Lifeproof is ideal for installation over radiant heat flooring. After the concrete base is ready lock the vinyl planks together to. This is the second time we ve done our concrete basement using vinyl plank flooring see the last place here and this time it went so much smoother. The steps in this guide on how to install vinyl plank flooring on concrete are quite easy to follow.

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. Although the flooring comes in a variety of forms planks are installable with a minimal amount of tools and measuring. 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.

Traffic and maintenance will significantly affect. There are a few simple guidelines to follow in the installation guide to ensure success. Hey guys i m back with a flooring update. We expect this flooring will require replacing in 6 10 years in commercial settings and in 15 20 years in residential settings.

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. The hardest part of the job is often cleaning and leveling the concrete base. Lifeproof vinyl flooring features an innovative wear layer made to resist scratches for long lasting beauty. Today i m sharing some tips tools and tricks to installing vinyl plank over concrete.

Lifeproof flooring is one of the most popular selling floors on home depot today. Lifeproof vinyl plank flooring had been installed in the basement about 3 years ago. I left you hanging with my top three choices including the color we were considering.