Installing luxury vinyl flooring, also known as vinyl plank flooring, will change the look of your space by making it more welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. Luckily, with all of the choices in vinyl, you don’t have to spend as much as you would on hardwood flooring either. But you want to ensure that your investment lasts for the long haul. Vinyl flooring installation is key to ensuring longevity. Follow these tips to make sure your vinyl flooring is installed correctly so your room shows its true potential.
How to Install Luxury Vinyl Floors
Make Sure the Pieces Are Ready for the Room
First, you’ll want to bring the vinyl plank flooring into the room where it’s going to be installed. This allows the pieces to acclimate to the temperature of the space for easier installation.
Luxury vinyl is easy to cut and install relative to other types of residential flooring, but anything you can do to create a better finished product is essential for fewer issues later on.
Prep the Floor
After you’ve planned the layout, you’ll need to prepare the flooring before the vinyl sits on it. For the vinyl plank flooring to optimally lie on the floor, you must fill in divots or any indentations on the plywood or concrete below. You can typically find a floor leveling formula for these types of situations.
Prep the Planks
It’s important to do a test piece of vinyl flooring before you continue cutting and lying it down. For the best visual effect, cut the vinyl the same length as the primary wall. Remember to leave a ¼ inch gap once you get to the wall and look at how it sits.
If you’re pleased with the length and look, continue to cut the planks to size. Once the planks are ready, position them before snapping them together. However, you’ll want to ensure the room is ready before officially lying down the flooring.
Prep the Room
Planning the layout is essential if you have a particular look in mind or simply desire some symmetry. First, you’ll need to remove all baseboards or molding by the floor. Then you’ll be ready to lay the floor itself.
Many flooring companies and flooring professionals recommend starting from the most visible wall. Lie the planks parallel to this wall and work your way across the room from there. If there is slight unevenness by the walls, which is typical as most rooms are not a perfect square, the baseboards and molding will hide these imperfections.
Hire a Professional Flooring Company
With all the preps and steps, lying luxury vinyl flooring may seem like a big task to take on. Though vinyl flooring installation is easier than other types of flooring, it’s best to consult a professional flooring company.
If you live in the Nashville, TN, area, and are hoping to create a new aesthetic with beautiful vinyl flooring, contact Ozburn-Hessey Company to get started!
