I have been asked this question quite a few times by homeowners looking for an easy fix or renovation of their flooring.
Can i install lvt over laminate.
Remember that laminate flooring like swiss krono usa s laminate wood flooring is a floating floor it will expand and contract as temperature and other conditions change.
It has a lower profile which makes it easier to work with around cabinets existing door openings and transitions.
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This means that the choice of subfloor i e what you install laminate over needs to provide the right support.
Vinyl plank s are usually a thin type of flooring that are bendy in nature.
Around the dishwasher sink and refrigerator.
This means putting them over an uneven surface will cause the imperfections to telegraph through to your vinyl.
Vinyl flooring over laminate flooring.
It comes in tiles and planks but this article covers planks only and uses a product called adura locksolid.
Why luxury vinyl over laminate is a bad idea.
Luxury vinyl flooring lvp is similar to sheet vinyl but it s thicker more durable and easier to install.
Taking inventory of the past few years of my domesticated existence i would actually have to say that installing luxury vinyl tile lvt directly over ceramic tile is pretty up there on my list of most daring acts accomplished you can read the original lvt installation tutorial here.
If you decide to install the planks over the laminate and end up having issues because of the laminates.
Like solid wood flooring laminate can swell when subjected to water.
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Luxury vinyl plank flooring i used this one in the color stucco.
Lvt can be installed over some existing flooring and is far more diy friendly.
It may be necessary to fix high moisture areas first.
Laminate floor may act as a substrate for vinyl flooring.
It s a floating floor which means it isn t fastened to the subfloor it just lies there.