Installing 1 4 Underlayment Sheet Vinyl

Leave a 1 8 inch gap along the walls.

Installing 1 4 underlayment sheet vinyl.

Sheet vinyl however is only about 1 16 inch thick. That doesn t mean you don t need underlayment for sheet vinyl however. Most plywood underlayment is about 1 4 inch thick and has square edges and a smooth knot free top face. If your subfloor had dips or damage it could show through the vinyl over time.

It typically comes in 4 x 8 foot sheets. Laying underlayment over an existing flooring. Traditional hardwood flooring is 3 4 inch thick and carpet with pad is usually between 5 8 and 1 inch depending on the type. I have used nails and screws in the past but read online elsewhere that pros use narrow crown staples.

Position sureply plywood underlayment panels 1 8 to 1 4 from the walls to allow for expansion. Cement board thinset and tile add up to about 5 8 inch. 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. Finish the sheet by fastening the remaining 8 edge 2 on center 1 2.

I have installed one sheet so far and it was a lot quicker than my past jobs. Luan as underlayment luan is 1 4 inch thick and it comes in 4 by 8 sheets. We ve chosen to demonstrate installation of felt backed rotovinyl over a new layer of special 1 4 in. We recommend you use this method for installation under vinyl vinyl composite tile luxury vinyl tile ceramic tile carpet engineered flooring and wood floors.

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. It needs to be built up to the same elevation of the other flooring types in the house. While luan provides a smooth surface on which to install vinyl it s not suitable for all types of vinyl flooring. 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.

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.