Install Flexible Vinyl Tile On A Wood Subfloor

It supports your decorative floor finish whether it s carpet hardwood vinyl laminate or tile.

Install flexible vinyl tile on a wood subfloor. The goal is to have a wooden subfloor consisting of two. Arrange the plywood on the first layer of wood. Measure and cut 1 4 inch or thicker plywood with a circular saw to fit the entire floor of the room where you are installing vinyl flooring. Do not line up the second layer with joints in the first layer.

When we pulled up a section we saw that there was a vinyl tile beneath the carpet which has a lot of glue on it from the carpet. Preparation for installing floor tile depends on the type of subfloor in the room you are tiling. Installing tile over a wood subfloor is a lot easier today than it was when i started my remodeling career. For most subfloors you will need to add an extra layer of wood.

For more information download our pdf about types of subfloors. When you install your vinyl on a wood subfloor the top plywood should be a minimum of 1 4 thick. These areas should get a bead of acrylic or silicone caulk instead so the joint remains flexible. Concrete is a common subfloor material and in general it s easy to prepare for a luxury vinyl flooring installation project.

To do this measure and cut the plywood to fit your room. A subfloor is the bottom most structural level of your floor.