can you install vinyl flooring over carpet?
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Vinyl plank flooring cannot be installed over any high pile carpet. The “squish” of a plush carpet will prevent vinyl planks from locking properly. However, if the carpet is a tight, low pile style, then thicker, tighter locking, vinyl planks may be suitable for installation.
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Yes, You Can! Vinyl plank flooring is a great option for on top of radiant heating, especially if you need a flooring that is waterproof! Be sure to keep the radiant flooring heat under 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Vinyl flooring is a popular flooring option for families with pets. Luxury vinyl tile and vinyl sheet are highly durable, long-lasting, and resistant to moisture, scratches and dents. They are also easy to maintain. Vinyl tile is easy to clean, easy to install and affordable.
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Plank Vinyl Flooring Over Ceramic Tile Fortunately, ceramic tile is often a suitable surface on which install vinyl planks. It can provide a smooth, even surface, under the vinyl which will allow it to be smooth and tightly sealed. The ceramic tile must be in good shape, without cracks or large gashes.
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Unlike tile floors, which have a very specific series of underlayment requirements, vinyl plank floors can be installed over existing flooring so long as it is clean of debris, in good repair and completely flat.
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Cost is comparable when weighing vinyl vs. carpet. Carpet costs on average $3-4 per square foot, but has been known to increase to $4.50-5.50 per square foot when installation is factored in. Luxury vinyl can be priced from $2-$5 per square foot including the cost of installation for commercial products.
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Laminate flooring can be installed over vinyl as long as: The vinyl is level. The vinyl is in good condition. The vinyl is cleared of all debris and cleaned.
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Usually, LifeProof Vinyl Plank products can be installed directly over ceramic tiles and terrazzo providing they are fully adhered, smooth, sound and dry. These flooring materials must be smooth and flat to within 1/4" in a 10' radius and must not vary more than 1/16" when measured with a 3' straight edge.
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Warnings. While many installers do lay vinyl tile over particleboard, it is only recommended for sheet vinyl. Even when sealed, high humidity levels in the air can cause the particleboard to swell, which can shift the vinyl tile seams slightly. Whenever possible, install the vinyl tiles over plywood instead.
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Yes, you can lay a wood floor over tile if the existing floor is in good shape and without cracks. I would suggest 3/8” thick, prefinished engineered hardwood flooring or easy to install laminate flooring. ... Check to be sure the existing floor is flat first and fill in any low spots with leveling compound.
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Vinyl flooring can be installed directly over ceramic and porcelain tile flooring. ... If the tile floor has wide or deep seams, use an underlayment rather than installing the vinyl directly on the tile.
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Engineered, Solid Wood or Floating Wood Flooring that are less than 1/2" thick can be installed over a wood plank subfloor as long as the 3/4" plank subfloor is flat. The hardwood flooring must be installed crossing the subfloor boards (90 degree angle).
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Vinyl Flooring Installation the Easy Way Also known as LVT, luxury vinyl tile is not your mama's vinyl flooring. Not only is it waterproof (making it ideal for kitchens and bathrooms), many of the click and lock varieties can be installed directly over existing flooring with little to no prep.
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Can I install vinyl flooring over wood, plywood, particleboard or chipboard? You can install vinyl over wood floors if you put a plywood subfloor on top of it. Do not install glue down or peel and stick products over particleboard, chipboard or any form of embossed floor.
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Because of the versatility of our glueless-click bamboo flooring, it can be installed over virtually any hard surface floor such as wood, vinyl, and even ceramic tile (be sure the tiles are firmly attached to the subfloor). Carpet or other textile products will need to be removed prior to installation.
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Unlike tile floors, which have a very specific series of underlayment requirements, vinyl plank floors can be installed over existing flooring so long as it is clean of debris, in good repair and completely flat. ... Allow at least 24 hours for the floor to dry before starting the installation.
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Over the Top Ceramic and stone tile, vinyl and laminate flooring, tile and sheet linoleum, hardwood planks and decorative concrete can all be installed over existing linoleum. The one requirement all they all share is that the existing linoleum must be securely attached to the subfloor.