New Subfloor Over Old Vinyl

Laying underlayment over an existing flooring.

New subfloor over old vinyl.

We will be installing engineered wood flooring over an old tongue and groove plank subfloor. Putting vinyl over an existing floor is one of the more popular options. Vinyl tile is an excellent option for sealing in asbestos tiles. Before you install sheet vinyl the subfloor must be in good.

Sheet vinyl is durable attractive and relatively inexpensive. Flooring over plank subfloor. In rare cases a homeowner will install a new vinyl floor over an existing one. Applied with a straightedge trowel the embosser will create a smooth surface to support the new floor.

If that s what you re doing the first step is to do a deep clean of the old vinyl with floor cleaner. Sheet vinyl can be laid over old linoleum or vinyl flooring if the existing floor is in good condition. One of the biggest factors of installing a new floor over the old is thickness. If you don t have floor cleaner mix a few drops of dish detergent with water to clean the floor.

The subfloor and vinyl over it should also be free of cracks grime and anything else that might prevent the new flooring from sticking to it properly. Allow it to dry completely before moving on. A new dust control port and a more versatile fence along with the same reliable safety mechanism. If you aren t removing the old floor you may be creating a new floor that is too thick for doors to open and shut or for thresholds to have clearance.

When existing flooring in the office space or residential space is in need of an upgrade putting sheet vinyl over top an existing floor is a good decision. The subfloor is in good condition but we are thinking of putting plywood over it before installing the flooring. Prior to installing any finished flooring it is important to remember. If the old floor has a rough texture or some indentations use a coat of embossing leveler.

Sheet vinyl flooring provides a durable surface for high traffic areas in your home. How to prepare a subfloor for vinyl flooring. We also go over questions regarding particle board and installing new hardwood flooring over old wood flooring. While you don t have to remove your vinyl sheet flooring to install a new tile floor over it the tile council of north america recommends that old sheet flooring be cleaned of wax or bond.