Tara from just call me homegirl shows you how to install allure resilient flooring the easiest diy flooring ever.
Installing allure vinyl plank flooring.
Allure plank and tile installation instructions.
Allure gripstrip flooring is easy to install no mess and works over most existing floors.
Plan the flooring layout.
Measuring tape utility knife or vinyl cutter straight edge hand roller 75 to 100 lb.
Do it yourself with these simple steps.
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.
Generally this is done by working from the most visible wall usually the one that greets the eye as you enter the room then working outward toward the entryway.
Vinyl has a no wax finish but depending on the manufactuerer it can also come in a urethane finish.
Before installing vinyl plank flooring determine which type of vinyl plank best suits your renovation needs.
How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner.
If you are installing vinyl flooring over an existing tile floor check that the grout lines are not larger than the quarter inch.
If they are the floor will need to be leveled using a patching compound.
Vinyl planks can be sorted into three main categories based on their installation method.
Material needed for installation.
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Floor roller sharp shears for cutting around irregular objects and also a heat gun painters gun or hairdryer for reheating planks or replacing planks.
Gripstrip click lock and glue down.