Uneven Floorboards Under Vinyl

Available in sheets and tiles vinyl flooring is easy to install and works well on uneven surfaces.

Uneven floorboards under vinyl. Hi i want to lay vinyl flooring in two downstairs rooms one with an uneven wood floor and one a slate slab floor. While vinyl flooring won t swell like wood water can get to the subfloor. One way to install flooring on uneven floors is to choose a type of flooring that is naturally flexible. Sheet vinyl this is rolled onto the existing floor.

Dealing with uneven floors is a part of the trade when installing flooring. This makes carpet one of the most ideal options. No as vapor barriers are thin sheets of plastic that won t cause separation but will keep moisture at bay. For only slightly uneven flooring sturdy materials such as vinyl plank can also be used for full coverage.

Where carpet creates issues vinyl flooring is a good choice in wet areas where carpet creates issues such as kitchens and bathrooms. Here are some things to consider when your subfloor is uneven. It s cheap easy to install and very attractive. Although not as flexible as carpet vinyl still conforms easily to the shape of the floor underneath it.

It is not possible in the short term to take up the floors and relay them so i need an underlay that could absorb some on the unevenness and stop the vinyl splitting across uneven areas. Will installing a vapor barrier under my vinyl flooring cause any issues. These materials conform to the shape of the floor. The floor is still uneven but these materials will bend with the floor and not crack or separate like the rigid flooring.

Before you can do a good job of installing wood laminate or any other flooring you need a good subfloor to start out with. There are two good options available in this case. Just remember wooden subfloors need to breathe.