![]() These planks are designed with a pre-attached underlayment, so you don’t need to install an extra one. However, you don’t need underlayment for luxury vinyl planks (LVP). The underlayment must provide good soundproofing, comfort, and insulation under the vinyl. You must use a waterproof underlayment that is at least 1mm thick under vinyl flooring. Type of Underlayments To Use on Concrete: So, installing an underlayment before vinyl planks is necessary on a concrete subfloor. This allows the vinyl planks to last longer.Ĭoncrete is a porous surface if exposed to water, the concrete will allow the water to pass through it and reach the planks. In case of a water leak, the waterproof underlayment will prevent water from reaching the vinyl planks. The waterproof underlayment will act as a barrier between the concrete and the vinyl floor. Also, the underlayment will make the vinyl planks more comfortable. The waterproof underlayment will protect the vinyl planks from moisture or water damage. You must install a waterproof underlayment (or insulation) between the concrete and vinyl planks. So, if you install the vinyl planks directly over the concrete, the trapped moisture can affect and damage the vinyl planks. That’s because concretes are porous and trap moisture inside. You shouldn’t lay vinyl planks directly over a concrete subfloor. Fresh new installed concrete (less than 2 months) isn’t durable or strong enough to withstand foot traffic. The concrete must be at least 2 months old before you use vinyl planks over it. If the concrete is cracked or dented, repair it with a concrete paste. Also, install a waterproof underlayment, and then lay the vinyl planks. To install vinyl plank flooring on concrete, clean, sand, and repair the concrete. To improve the appearance of the concrete, you can install vinyl planks over it. Concrete is a hard and durable material but has a boring look.
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