Installing vinyl flooring is a great idea to change the appearance of a room in an easy and cheap way. The vinyl flooring comes in large and flexible sheets. The vinyl flooring is fairly durable, easy to install and available with a variety of appearances. The lifespan of vinyl flooring is nearly up to 20-40 years if cared properly.
Steps To Install Vinyl Flooring On Plywood
Here are the easy steps to lay vinyl flooring on plywood:
- Pattern: This is the first step to lay vinyl flooring on plywood. The vinyl flooring comes in different types of pattern, designs, and colors. Choose best quality vinyl flooring.
- Determine: Self-stick or glue down are two types of vinyl flooring. Self-stick comes with adhesive backing for sticking the tiles on the floor. Glue down types of vinyl requires vinyl flooring glue on underlayment.
- Gluing: Use 1/16 inch notched trowel to spread adhesive on plywood. Start from the corners of the floor and spread over the plywood.
- Lay The Vinyl: Now, lay the vinyl on plywood then apply pressure with floor roller or with the rolling pin.
- Continue Applying The Vinyl: Continue applying the vinyl flooring until all the area of plywood is covered.
- Dry: After applying the vinyl flooring, let the floor dry completely for several hours.
- Finish The Flooring: After the floor is dry, place molding/trim to protect the flooring for mildew or water damage.