Vinyl Planks Over Cracked Concrete

First it will give you some added cushion to help make the floor softer to walk on.

Vinyl planks over cracked concrete. How to put down flooring on a cracked concrete slab. Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature. Shane found this okay to do but i sure struggled i just don t have the strength in my wrists. We ve had a lot going on behind the scenes lately that i.

Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4. Although vinyl flooring is flexible it will separate if you install it over an uneven surface so if the concrete has high spots you need to grind them down and if it has low spots or cracks you need to fill them with concrete patching compound. If you are installing your vinyl plank flooring over a concrete subfloor you may want to use an underlayment for three reasons. Ensuring that the cracks are completely clean before repair is key to ensuring that the repair work will hold.

The hardest part of the job is often cleaning and leveling the concrete base. Skip this step and we guarantee your new tile will crack right over the cracks in the concrete. Make sure the concrete is dry and avoid self leveling patches. The first move in installing vinyl plank flooring over concrete is to determine the area that needs to be covered.

I m feeling a bit behind on sharing our basement renovation updates with you all. Although the flooring comes in a variety of forms planks are installable with a minimal amount of tools and measuring. Use a chisel and hammer to undercut the crack meaning that you cut it into an inverted v shape so that the base is at least 1 inch wider than the top of the crack which will ensure that the patching compound has a solid place to flow and bond establishing a stronger hold. Second you may want an extra vapor barrier above the subfloor to reduce any risk of moisture.

Before you install any flooring material over a concrete slab it is important to inspect the slab for defects. Last time we did this laying vinyl plank over concrete we scored the vinyl with a knife and a square then snapped it. Read more about how to install vinyl plank over concrete orc week 4 5. Today i m sharing how we installed golden select vinyl plank flooring right over top of our concrete subfloors in the basement family room the one room challenge.

For rounded areas or tricky cuts we did the same but with lots and lots of pressure and scoring over and over. Use a tape measure to establish the exact area and add an allowance of 5 square feet for any emergency during the flooring. For the purpose of installing vinyl plank flooring the concrete does not have to be perfectly level only smooth. Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles.

If there are large expansion joints or cracks in your concrete you can fill and smooth them using premixed leveling products from home improvement stores.