How To Install Vinyl Plank Flooring On Concrete Basement

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.

How to install vinyl plank flooring on concrete basement.

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. You need to connect the end of a plank to the previous one first. Snap the planks in place. 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.

Then use a level to find any spots where the ground is uneven and apply concrete self leveling compound to even it out. I m feeling a bit behind on sharing our basement renovation updates with you all. They allow the vinyl plank flooring to adjust to temperature changes and will allow some leeway for the contraction and expansion of the house. To install vinyl plank flooring on concrete you ll first need to clean the concrete with soap and water and fill in any cracks with concrete filler.

Flooring went down last week and that always takes a project from work site. 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. Read more about how to install vinyl plank over concrete orc week 4 5.