Installing 1 4 Underlayment Sheet Vinyl

I have 3 4 durastrand subfloor and am installing 1 4 underlayment before the vinyl.

Installing 1 4 underlayment sheet vinyl.

It typically comes in 4 x 8 foot sheets. We ve chosen to demonstrate installation of felt backed rotovinyl over a new layer of special 1 4 in. While luan provides a smooth surface on which to install vinyl it s not suitable for all types of vinyl flooring. Luan as underlayment luan is 1 4 inch thick and it comes in 4 by 8 sheets.

Cement board thinset and tile add up to about 5 8 inch. Leave a 1 8 inch gap along the walls. Installation procedures and adhesives differ for each type of vinyl flooring and vary from one manufacturer to another so be sure to get instructions for the type of flooring you choose. That doesn t mean you don t need underlayment for sheet vinyl however.

Position sureply plywood underlayment panels 1 8 to 1 4 from the walls to allow for expansion. When it comes to installing a new flooring material you sometimes have the option of installing the underlayment for your new floor directly on top. Always use the fasteners and fastening pattern recommended by the vinyl floor and plywood manufacturer. It needs to be built up to the same elevation of the other flooring types in the house.

If your subfloor had dips or damage it could show through the vinyl over time. For many years the standard option was lauan plywood also called philippine mahogany or luan plywood which is made with an inexpensive tropical hardwood and therein lies its problem. I have installed one sheet so far and it was a lot quicker than my past jobs. There are several types of underlayment for this type of flooring and we ve seen brands with a thin layer of foam pre attached as well.

Finish the sheet by fastening the remaining 8 edge 2 on center 1 2. Sheet vinyl however is only about 1 16 inch thick. Laying underlayment over an existing flooring. I have used nails and screws in the past but read online elsewhere that pros use narrow crown staples.

When installing the new underlayment stagger the seams of the plywood panels and leave a 1 32 inch gap between panels to allow for expansion.