Vinyl plank flooring is an extremely popular flooring material that is used in homes and commercial spaces. It is cost effective and durable and lasts for a very long period. It is made up of plastic and it is easy to install. However, it can be installed in any home and office.
Which direction to install vinyl plank flooring?
The vinyl plank flooring can be installed in two different ways. They are the floating and the direct installation. Floating installation is a very easy way of installation. In this, the wood subfloor is covered with a layer of sand or sawdust. The vinyl plank flooring is laid over the sand and this makes the flooring float above the subfloor. The advantage of this method is that the flooring is not glued to the subfloor.
However, the disadvantages are that the flooring is not strong and can easily crack due to unevenness of the subfloor. The flooring is not as durable as the solid flooring.
The second option is the direct installation. In this, the vinyl plank flooring is laid directly over the subfloor. It does not allow the floor to float and is more durable than the floating installation. But, the disadvantages of this method are that the flooring is not as attractive as the floating installation and it is a little bit expensive. In this article, I will tell you how to install vinyl plank flooring in your home or office.
First, you will need to prepare the subfloor. Make sure that the subfloor is flat and smooth and has no bumps. The subfloor needs to be leveled and leveled again to make the installation of the flooring easy and less complicated.
Then, cut the vinyl plank flooring to size and lay the pieces of vinyl plank flooring over the subfloor. You can use the jigsaw or a table saw to cut the flooring. Make sure that you are cutting the vinyl plank flooring perfectly.
After this, you will need to nail the flooring pieces together using the flooring nails. If you are installing the flooring in a room, you can install the flooring with the help of the power drill. You can also use the screwdriver.
If the vinyl plank flooring is being installed in a room, you can add a layer of sand or sawdust to the bottom of the room. This will make the flooring more durable and will make it float over the subfloor.
In case you are installing the flooring in an area that is not dry, you can add a layer of sand or sawdust to the subfloor and then install the flooring.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, you can install the vinyl plank flooring in any room or any area of your house or office.
It can be installed directly or with the help of the floating installation. The floating installation will make the flooring more durable and it is less expensive than the direct installation.