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LVT flooring is a very common type of flooring among resilient floorings, with a variety of styles and functions to meet everyone's needs. Easy to install, long service life, and easy maintenance. After several years of development, LVT flooring currently has 4 major categories, with a wide range of costs, suitable for all budgets.
LVT flooring is a type of PVC flooring. Its main components are PVC resin and stone powder. Its internal structure includes UV coating, wear-resistant layer, color film layer and core material layer. It has the advantages of green environmental protection, super wear resistance, comfortable foot feel, moisture and mildew resistance, etc. It is widely accepted in the commercial and home decoration fields.
Dry-back LVT flooring is a vinyl flooring that is directly installed on the subfloor using adhesive. Dry-back LVT flooring is the most basic type of LVT. Unlike other LVT options (such as locks or loose laying systems), dry-back LVT requires an adhesive installation method. There is no suction device on the back of the floor and no locks on the sides. It needs to be tiled with floor glue during installation. Dry-back LVT is cost-effective and has strong applicability. It is often used in construction projects, commercial areas and other spaces with large laying areas and high cost control requirements.
Installing dry-back LVT flooring involves a few basic steps:
Make sure the subfloor is clean, dry, and flat. Any imperfections should be addressed to provide a smooth installation surface.
Allow the LVT planks to acclimate in the room where they will be installed. This helps prevent expansion or contraction after installation.
Use a high-quality vinyl adhesive that is formulated for your specific LVT. Use a trowel to evenly apply the adhesive to the subfloor, following the manufacturer's instructions.
Carefully place each LVT plank onto the adhesive, making sure they are properly aligned. Press firmly to secure the bond.
Continue laying the planks, making sure to stagger the joints for a more natural look.
After laying the floor, roll the surface with a heavy-duty roller to ensure full contact with the adhesive.
Peel and stick LVT flooring comes with its own adhesive backing. This makes installation easy, as you simply peel off the protective backing and apply it directly to the prepared subfloor without the need for separate adhesive. Available in a variety of styles, colors, and textures, this flooring allows you to achieve the ideal look for your space without the need for professional installation. Peel and stick LVT is a quantum leap over dryback LVT flooring, making installation quicker, easier, and requiring less labor costs.
Installing peel & stick LVT flooring is a straightforward process that can typically be completed in just a few steps:
Ensure that the subfloor is clean, dry, and level. Remove any existing flooring, debris, or imperfections to create a smooth surface for the LVT tiles.
Allow the LVT flooring to acclimate in the room where they will be installed. This helps prevent any expansion or contraction after installation.
Before peeling off the backing, lay out the tiles to determine the best arrangement. This will help you visualize the final look and make any necessary adjustments.
Starting from one corner of the room, peel off the backing from the first floor and carefully place it onto the subfloor. Press down firmly to secure the bond. Continue this process, ensuring tiles are aligned properly and edges are snug against one another.
If necessary, trim floor to fit around corners or edges using a utility knife. Once all floor are in place, roll the surface with a heavy roller to ensure full adhesion.
Stick-on flooring obviously can't meet your needs, you can try PROLUXE's click-type LVT flooring! The edge of the floor is equipped with a European patented lock, which allows the tiles to be connected together with a "click" sound, without the use of glue or nails, and DIY enthusiasts can also master it easily. And LVT Click flooring can achieve floating installation, which means that the floor can be placed on the subfloor without permanent fixing. Because of the need to make locks, this kind of floor is relatively thick. Although the cost is relatively high, it feels soft and comfortable underfoot, and it is a quality-conscious choice.
Installing clickable LVT flooring is a simple process that generally involves the following steps:
Make sure the subfloor is clean, dry, and flat. Remove all existing flooring and address any imperfections to provide a smooth surface for the LVT.
Before installing, lay out the tiles to determine the best arrangement. This can help minimize waste and ensure a visually pleasing pattern.
Start in one corner of the room. Lay down the first tile and align the next tile to snap into place. Continue this process, making sure each tile is securely locked into the adjacent tile.
In addition to click LVT flooring, loose lay LVT flooring can also be installed without glue. This type of floor does not have a smooth adhesive film on the back, but has an undulating honeycomb soft back layer. The floor tiles are heavy enough that they can be directly adsorbed on the ground by their own weight and friction and remain in place, so they are easy to install and remove. Because loose lay LVT flooring is thicker and has a softer back, it has a slightly lower requirement for ground flatness and a softer texture.
Installing loose lay LVT flooring is a simple process that generally involves the following steps:
Make sure the subfloor is clean, dry, and flat. Remove any debris or existing flooring that may interfere with the installation.
Allow the LVT floor to acclimate in the installation area for at least 24 hours. This helps prevent expansion or contraction after installation.
Begin laying the floor in one corner of the room. Lay the first flooring and then fit the next flooring snugly over it. Continue this process, making sure the floors fit snugly.
Once all the flooring is installed, you can add trim or transition strips to complete the look as desired.
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