This is a floating floor that uses a tongue and groove locking system.
Allure locking vinyl plank flooring installation instructions.
Install one row at a time clicking the ends together.
Unlike self stick vinyl or glue down vinyl tiles both of which are installed with a full glue down application under the entire tile plank vinyl flooring is adhered only at the edges floating over the subfloor.
Trafficmaster allure floating vinyl plank flooring can be a great vinyl floor product for bathroom or kitchen flooring when it is installed properly.
When using tongue and groove planks vinyl flooring installation should start in a lefthand corner with the tongue facing the wall.
Allure plank and tile installation instructions.
Remember to place a 1 4 space between the wall and the short side of the plank.
Measuring tape utility knife or vinyl cutter straight edge hand roller 75 to 100 lb.
Floor roller sharp shears for cutting around irregular objects and also a heat gun painters gun or hairdryer for reheating planks or replacing planks.
Before installing vinyl plank flooring determine which type of vinyl plank best suits your renovation needs.
Install the second plank of the second row.
The instructions provided with the vinyl planks were very clear and easy to follow.
Gripstrip click lock and glue down.
Vinyl planks can be sorted into three main categories based on their installation method.
Position the first plank from the starting wall using inch spacers.
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Starting with the tongue side facing the wall these planks fit together with little effort.
Install the long side of the first plank of the second row.
How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner.
Material needed for installation.