What Uderlayment For Vinyl Plank Over Concrete

For rounded areas or tricky cuts we did the same but with lots and lots of pressure and scoring over and over.

What uderlayment for vinyl plank over concrete.

The steps in this guide on how to install vinyl plank flooring on concrete are quite easy to follow. Foam underlayment has r value of 0 2 0 35. Vinyl planks require hard thin underlay because the product itself is softer. Zach snyder january 28 2019 at 3 28 pm.

Hi zach this vinyl should be fine to install directly over the concrete but if you want additional cushion you can add a 1mm or less lvt specific underlayment beneath the planks. The thermal properties are all considered by the material the underlayment is made up of. While underlayment for vinyl planks may be used under hardwood and laminate the reverse is not true. Last time we did this laying vinyl plank over concrete we scored the vinyl with a knife and a square then snapped it.

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. It s more important that the underlayment dampens sounds and feels comfortable. Concrete subfloor isn t usually warm and can make your feet nice and cold. Newly poured concrete off gases water vapor and typically needs from 120 to 150 days to dry out before it s ready to accept flooring according to milliken company.

Thermal properties of underlayment can help keep your floor warm. An underlayment that offers more cushioning is armstrong flooring quiet comfort. 2 in 1 3 in 1 and cork all make good choices for concrete subfloors. Putting a soft product under vinyl plank will result in an unstable floor that is much more inclined to being damaged and even punctured or torn over time.

Fiber felt underlayment has r value of 0 5 0 6. If you re installing over a concrete floor you ll want to select an underlayment that provides ample cushioning as well as a moisture barrier. Vinyl plank flooring is water resistant and if it has a wpc core it s waterproof so it won t be damaged by the off gassing. There s no need for a moisture barrier underlayment on plywood.

Shane found this okay to do but i sure struggled i just don t have the strength in my wrists.