underlayment materials for vinyl sheet flooring in bathroom
Nov 12, 2010 · 2) Remove existing sheet vinyl, prep floor with leveling compound, and sand to a smooth finish. Pro's: Does not add height. Con's: Labor intensive. Time intensive. Difficult to do correctly, high chance of shoddy work. 3) Remove all existing materials to subfloor, and replace with new underlayment.
Rigid core LVP over vinyl sheet flooring and underlayment question
Jan 14, 2024 · I would prefer to raise the area with OSB to the same level as the area with the vinyl and underlayment, and install the LVP over top of all of that. It would be a ton less work. But if there is any question about the stability of the LVP on top of the vinyl, I will strip it all out. As a side question, what I have found so far is that it is ...
bubbles in vinyl sheet flooring... - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2 posts · Joined 2024. #1 · Jul 1, 2024. Hi all! Was wondering if someone might have a recommendation on how to fix bubbling in vinyl sheet flooring. I left space for expansion, make sure there was no moisture, even lay down new underlayment to provide a smooth continuous surface. I made sure to spread the glue evenly underneath and roll it out.
Vinyl Flooring with or without luan? - DIY Home Improvement …
Dec 4, 2013 · The fella that we've hired for the job says that Interflex vinyl can be perimeter glued with no luan. Lowe's tells us they recommend luan under all vinyl...they say without it, eventually we'll be able to see the subfloor seams through it. Luan …
How to do plywood underlayment for sheet vinyl
Oct 14, 2011 · 11043 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Oct 14, 2011 (Edited) Do not use screws in underlayment for vinyl. It will make puckers which will show through. 1/4" underlayment grade plywood (not luan) ahould be stapled (9/16") every 4"-6" in the field and every 1"-2" along the edges. I have always butted the sheets tight, some installers don't.
Underlayment - staples or screws - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Mar 9, 2015 · I'm looking for comments on if and when to use screws or staples to secure underlayment. My project is the installation of vinyl sheet flooring in an addition (kitchen, bathroom and mudroom) with a crawlspace below - no basement. The crawlspace is partially heated. 2x8 stringers (14' span, planning to add/replace a beam at 10') with 3/4 T&G ...
Removed Vinyl sheet flooring and underlayment. Can I...
Oct 4, 2022 · Over the weekend I removed my old Vinyl sheet flooring and the 1/4 inch plywood underlayment. I was able to pry out the entire sheet. It was attached with staples. I plan to remove the staple pins and reuse the same plywood sheet and screw it to the sub-floor (3/4 inch). I plan to put in a new vinyl sheet.
Subfloor - USG Fiberock help! - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Sep 27, 2005 · This underlayment is made primarily for for ceramic tile in wet areas. There is no reason to use it under sheet vinyl flooring. But the bigger issue is the downgrading of the bathroom in order to sell the house. The existing mud setting bed is the best substrate possible for ceramic floor tile. It is a major feature that should be taken ...
Sheet Vinyl....plywood underlayment or luan? - DIY Home …
May 19, 2008 · Boz. 49 posts · Joined 2008. #4 · May 28, 2008. What is now recommended is that you lightly butt the joints together then sand the joints flush. Problems have occured when patching gaps in vinyl underlayment. When the wood expands it pushes the patch up and shows a definate ridge through your vinyl.
SurePly Underlayment Questions - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Sep 6, 2014 · I am preparing to put in luxury vinyl tile. I'll try to post a photo below, so you can see the grey backing that remains well adhered. Under that is 5/8's inch plywood. Under that is 1/2" osb subfloor. Questions I have: 1. I have several sheets of 1/4" SurePly acclimating right now. SurePly instructions make it sound like it needs to be laid ...