Wood subfloors are durable and designed to last but the process of installing luxury vinyl flooring over wood is slightly more complex than concrete.
How to install vinyl sheet flooring on wood subfloor.
This installation method creates a floating floor which means gripstrip vinyl planking covers the subfloor without adhering or fastening to it in any manner.
The first step to proper installation is to get the subfloor in order.
Vinyl is one of the few types of floors that can be safely installed over concrete wood or other solid floors.
To help you start your installation project off right here are a few tips for preparing your subfloor.
It s still a manageable job if you have a little diy skill.
After 72 hours try to pull up the vinyl.
Floating floors are an easy mess free way to install new flooring without necessarily having to remove the existing flooring.
Before you install sheet vinyl the subfloor must be in good condition.
If it comes up easily there s too much moisture in the concrete to install a sheet vinyl floor.