Vinyl plank s are usually a thin type of flooring that are bendy in nature.
Can i install laminate flooring over vinyl.
Laminates seams can tend to separate or even crack if not supported well.
Laying laminate flooring on top of vinyl flooring.
The rest of this article will discuss vinyl plank flooring in more detail including what vinyl plank flooring is why it shouldn t be installed on top of pre existing laminate flooring and some basics on how it should be installed instead.
This means putting them over an uneven surface will cause the imperfections to telegraph through to your vinyl.
If you install it on top of laminate the vinyl plank flooring will end up uneven and look unprofessional.
A hardwood floor can provide your home with a traditional feeling.
Hi yes the laminate floor can be laid over the vinyl surface as long as it is level and free from lumps and bumps.
2019 06 07t14 10 02 01 00 answered 7th jun 2019.
The grain patterns inside the wood and the stain applied to the surface may.
The subfloor underneath the vinyl should be in good condition and level as well before tying to install laminate flooring on top of it.