How To Level A Floor For Vinyl. Self-Leveling Floor Compound If you are installing the vinyl flooring in a small area and cant build up the floor with a 14-inch plywood substrate even out the low areas with a self-leveling. The floor may roll a marble and looks to slope now that the carpet has been removed.
It can be confusing because many leveling compounds are marked as useable on a variety of surfaces including linoleum and vinyl. Next dampen the area by using a wet sponge to help prevent the material from drying too quickly. If the flooring comes up easily youll need to reduce the moisture content of the room via dehumidification and repeat the test.
When a plank bridges a valley the hollow spots can result in the floor sounding soft or loose wherever there are air pockets between the floor.
Place the first vinyl plank in the corner of your room starting from the left. If it is a relatively short distance the dip may transfer through vinyl. Either way the vinyl most likely will not float over it. In this Lowes Pro how-to learn the step by step process for how to level a floorThis demonstration is intended for professionals only.
