Divide the width of the planks with the width of the room to find out the number of planks you will need to fill the room. You will also be able to determine how wide the last row of planks should be. Ideally, the size of the final row of planks should not be smaller than a third of the size of the preceding rows. If you find that the planks on the final row might be smaller, you will need to trim down the size of the first row of planks to be equal to that of those of the last row.
To avoid a situation where you have to undo the entire floor, make sure that the size of the planks is equal and even before installing the floor. When installing vinyl flooring , you want to ensure that the planks are laid down in a straight line.
To help with this, you will need to mark the floor with straight chalk lines to serve as guides. Mark a vertical line of each central point and then connect these points to the middle. In the end, you would have divided the room into four quarters.
Next, account for the expansion gaps. This small gap allows space for the planks to safely expand and contract due to temperature changes. There is a risk of the floor buckling if there is no expansion space between the walls.
Keep an eye on this line when you start installing the planks. The way you lay down the first row will determine how the rest of the rows and the entire floor will turn out. A rule of thumb is to ensure that the last plank of the first row is at least 6 inches long. If not, you will need to cut the first plank to make space for the 6-inch plank at the furthest end. Vinyl planks come with a tongue on one side and a groove on the opposite side.
The tongue and groove design allows the planks to interlock in place. To get started with installation, you will first cut the tongue of the first-row planks.
This is the only time you will need to cut the edges of the plank. The only other time will be if you need to match the size of the last row planks with that of the first row planks. After trimming the edge of the first row planks, it is now time for installation.
The edge with the tongue cut off should face the wall while the grooved side faces the room. To install the second plank of the first row, hold the plank at a slight angle along the width of the first plank. Hold the plank in place and lower it until the groove and tongue interconnect. You can use a mallet to tap slightly on the joint to ensure that the planks completely lock into place.
Avoid the H-joint problem , which comes about when planks are evenly laid instead of staggering them. Vinyl planks come in the same size, so it is easy to align them so that all the joints lay in a straight line.
Staggering the planks strengthens the joints and prevents the planks from shifting. A staggered pattern is also more aesthetically appealing.
After installing the first row planks, you can begin staggering the planks in the second row. To get started, use a tape measure to measure the length of a new plank. Determine the two-thirds point of the plank and mark this with a straight vertical line with a T-square and pencil. Generally, vinyl planks are about 36 inches long; therefore, two-thirds of this is 24 inches long. Then, slowly but gently break the plank along the marked vertical line.
This two-thirds plank will be the first one on the second row. Hold this plank up at an angle and secure its tongue into the groove of the first-row plank. Complete this second row by installing at least one more full-width plank.
It also deteriorates and softens the vinyl and promotes the growth of mold. Therefore, in high-humidity areas, moisture will move to a relatively low-humidity area, even through concrete.
This way you can stop the vapor drive of water upward to your floors, protecting them from any damage source. Use your Shop Vac or a mop to pull up the floodwater quickly and begin running dehumidifiers and fans immediately. Then call your installer.
If your vinyl is a floating floor or click clack, you may be able to remove a portion of the planks and use a Shop Vac to blow air under the floor to dry out the subfloor.
Laminate flooring can be installed over concrete, wood or carpet subfloor or other surfaces. Installation of good quality underlayment is highly recommended. Installing underlayment is easy but it has to be done precise to avoid any tears. You have many choices of flooring that can be placed over concrete in any interior or exterior condition.
Vinyl flooring is usually not installed directly over the subfloor in residential applications. In most cases 4-byfoot sheets of particle board or plywood must be installed in preparation for the vinyl floor install. Your email address will not be published.
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