One of the evolutions of the do it yourself industry has been the creation of easy to use and easy to install products such as vinyl plank flooring.
Can i install vinyl plank flooring on top of laminate.
Vinyl planks can be sorted into three main categories based on their installation method.
If you decide to install laminate flooring over vinyl flooring remember to first clear the vinyl of any debris and obstacles.
Gripstrip click lock and glue down.
Vinyl has a no wax finish but depending on the manufactuerer it can also come in a urethane finish.
The subfloor underneath the vinyl should be in good condition and level as well before tying to install laminate flooring on top of it.
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.