How To Level A Floor For Sheet Vinyl

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How to level a floor for sheet vinyl.

Flooring installation is all about preparation. However you need to make the call as to the quality of the existing floor the level of imperfection you are willing to tolerate. Sweep and vacuum the entire floor thoroughly before rolling out the vinyl. Any debris on the floor will show through the vinyl and will likely cause damage.

A level subfloor will help your flooring last longer and keep the finish attractive. Floors are rarely perfectly level. A belt sander is the easiest method if you are dealing with only slight humps although multiple passes may be. In which case i would fill the worst gaps sand down the worst edges and lay down the vinyl.

Begin by pouring the mixture on the lowest places on the floor and wait for it to settle a little before spreading it at the edges with a trowel. Try to aim for a thick milk shake consistency before you begin to use it. Fill large cracks and dips with a floor leveling compound designed for concrete. If the area is very large use a long straight 2 in 4 in 5 1 cm 10 2 cm board and set your level on top of it.

It may not be worth the extra expense and labour to do it this way. Sand the floor down if you are working with a plywood or particle board subfloor. You will probably only have ten to fifteen minutes before the compound settles so speed is important. When installing laminate vinyl tile or hardwood flooring it s important to know how to level a floor.

If the floor is uneven lift up the board until it is level so you ll know how much flooring compound you ll need to even it out.