Laying Vinyl Floor Over Concrete. So technically, if you are installing vinyl plank flooring onto concrete you already have a subfloor. You just lay it over top. Use a tape measure to establish the exact area and add an allowance of 5 square feet for any emergency during the flooring.
I've seen vinyl separate from the concrete over time in applications like yours, plus a basement. Much warmer than when we just had concrete! For an easy time measuring the floor's imperfections without a big level, use a laser level or run a string across the floor.
Gallery of Laying Vinyl Floor Over Concrete
We've had a lot going on behind the scenes lately that i. First, it will give you some added cushion to help make the floor softer to walk on. However, some people prefer to add another thin layer of subflooring between the concrete and vinyl. Read more about how to install vinyl plank over concrete (orc week 4/5)