How To Lay Down Vinyl Flooring Planks

Vinyl plank flooring can usually be laid right over existing flooring but if there are any high spots they should be sanded down to create a flush surface for the new floor.

How to lay down vinyl flooring planks.

Learn how to lay vinyl plank flooring over concrete wood or existing vinyl flooring for a durable floor that stands up to moisture. To cut the last piece to fit score it with a utility knife and snap the plank. If you lay the planks parallel to the longest wall as you re installing vinyl plank flooring you ll end up making fewer cuts. Prepare the floor.

Justdoityourself lovingit perfecteverytime subscribe now and hit the bell to get. Lay the first row of vinyl plank flooring along the wall leaving the manufacturer recommended amount of expansion space between the plank s edge and the wall usually about 1 4 inch. If the planks are cut make sure the cut edge is facing the wall. But don t start that first row with full planks without figuring out how wide your last row is going to be.

Hold the next plank at a slight angle against the previous plank s end and fold down to click it into place.