How To Install Vinyl Plank Flooring On Concrete Basement

Measure the gap from one end of the first plank to the other add 1 4 inch draw a line on the plank and cut along the line with a knife.

How to install vinyl plank flooring on concrete basement.

Flooring went down last week and that always takes a project from work site. You need to connect the end of a plank to the previous one first. We ve had a lot going on behind the scenes lately that i. Today i m sharing how we installed golden select vinyl plank flooring right over top of our concrete subfloors in the basement family room the one room challenge.

They allow the vinyl plank flooring to adjust to temperature changes and will allow some leeway for the contraction and expansion of the house. Use the same technique to install all the planks in the last row. Then go along the side of the plank so it snaps into the previous plank. We re making progress on my office makeover see the plans here and it feels so good you guys.

Snap the planks in place. Then use a level to find any spots where the ground is uneven and apply concrete self leveling compound to even it out. We installed wood look vinyl plank over concrete floors in our basement here s what i ve learned from doing it a couple times and tips for installing your own. Install the plank using a laminate pull bar to draw it against the one next to it.