What are the most common mistakes when installing vinyl flooring?

These are some super-common mistakes made when installing a vinyl floor Not following installation instructions Not checking the subfloor properly Not acclimatising the material Using the wrong footfall sound insulation or underlay Installation errors in the first rows Forgetting or incorrectly setting expansion joints

Multi-layer vinyl

Q: How do I install a vinyl floor?

First you need to choose between clicking and gluing. Most people today install vinyl by clicking. The click connection locks each individual plank to the next. Because there is no adhesion to the subfloor, it is also called floating installation. Here you will find everything you need to know about installing vinyl click flooring. Adhesive vinyl flooring is being used more and more in private homes. In this case, vinyl flooring is glued to a levelled subfloor using a special vinyl adhesive. Adhesive vinyl can also be glued dry. Here we explain the 4 different gluing techniques.

the extra strong floor covering

One particularly functional modern designer floor is multi-layer vinyl. It is composed of several layers and is also equipped with a carrier board made of MDF, HDF or ISOCORE. Multi-layer vinyl is usually twice as thick as classic click vinyl and can compensate for any slight unevenness in the subfloor. Multi-layer vinyl has all the proven advantages of classic vinyl click flooring and impact sound insulation is usually already integrated, saving time and money. planeo multi-layer is robust, warm and easy to care for, along with excellent sound-insulating properties.

Multi-layer vinyl flooring is the extra-strong choice for your residential and commercial space.

Multi-layer is vinyl with a reinforcing core board. It consists of several layers and contains a core board made of MDF (medium-density fibreboard), HDF (high-density fibreboard) or ISOCORE (plastic/foam). As a result, this modern flooring is about twice as strong as classic click vinyl. The practical click system allows you to install the multi-layer vinyl quickly and conveniently. The integrated impact sound insulation ensures the noise-reducing properties of this innovative design flooring. You can walk on the multi-layer floor coverings directly after installation and they are gentle on your joints and warm underfoot. The surface is easy to clean and durable , and the wide variety of designs means there is a model for every taste. The high-quality, warm wood-effect varieties have the appearance of fine country-house floorboards made of real wood.

So many advantages

Stable wood-based HDF gives the floor coverings a high degree of dimensional stability. They are warm underfoot and also pleasantly quiet, thanks to integrated impact sound insulation. Built-in insulation mats ensure a warm floor climate and make for pleasant room acoustics. The multi-layered construction of our floors ensures a high degree of abrasion resistance as well as enormous longevity. Furthermore, our products are free from harmful ingredients such as hazardous plasticisers, making them the right choice for you and your family.

Multilayer vinyl in innovative, modern design from planeo

Multi-layer floor coverings are twice as thick as normal click vinyl, with an average of 10 mm, which means that any uneven patches in the floor can be dealt with. It is also not necessary to install another insulation mat to reduce noise, as the impact sound insulation is already integrated. And, thanks to the practical click process, our multi-layer floors can also be installed easily and safely by amateur DIYers; and they are ready for use immediately after installation.

In our online shop, you will find a large selection of different designer floor coverings in wood effect that perfectly complement your individual interior style. Everything from light, simple panels to rich, distinct grain: give your home a unique new look with the high-quality multi-layer vinyl floors from the planeo range! We are constantly expanding our range with new, high-quality floor coverings for every taste. Our modern multi-layers in innovative designs are suitable for residential and commercial use and are super robust. Do you have any further questions about our products? Do not hesitate to contact our helpful customer service people – we will be happy to advise you!

The 7 most frequently asked questions about Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring is a very robust and particularly easy-to-clean floor covering. The plastic content makes the tiles elastic, waterproof and warm underfoot, making it a pleasant alternative to tiles. With either the clicking or gluing installation techniques, vinyl flooring is great for almost all applications. It’s also one of the most renovation-friendly floor coverings because of its low installation height, starting at 2mm. More information about vinyl flooring.

Design flooring originally described a multi-layer adhesive vinyl flooring. Today the term is used to mean any type of flooring that features a design such as wood, stone or an abstract pattern, and made from any mix of materials and construction methods.

First you need to choose between clicking and gluing. Most people today install vinyl by clicking. The click connection locks each individual plank to the next. Because there is no adhesion to the subfloor, it is also called floating installation. Here you will find everything you need to know about installing vinyl click flooring. Adhesive vinyl flooring is being used more and more in private homes. In this case, vinyl flooring is glued to a levelled subfloor using a special vinyl adhesive. Adhesive vinyl can also be glued dry. Here we explain the 4 different gluing techniques.

These are some super-common mistakes made when installing a vinyl floor

Not following installation instructions
Not checking the subfloor properly
Not acclimatising the material
Using the wrong footfall sound insulation or underlay
Installation errors in the first rows
Forgetting or incorrectly setting expansion joints

To be sure, take a look at the installation instructions for your vinyl floor. Just because an impact sound insulation says "for vinyl flooring" on it, doesn't make it the appropriate underlay for your floor. If you try to reuse your old insulation from laminate, you risk damaging the floor. Read more about the right impact sound insulation for vinyl here.

Yes, as far as the vinyl content of the floor is concerned. This means that a solid vinyl floor for clicking and also gluing is absolutely waterproof. If a material such as a moisture-sensitive HDF core is added, the vinyl floor is no longer waterproof. You should be aware of this when choosing vinyl flooring for damp rooms such as the bathroom. You can find waterproof vinyl flooring here.

One of the main reasons vinyl flooring is so popular is how easy it is to maintain. Vacuuming and damp mopping is usually enough to clean it. Heavier stains can be removed with PU cleaner. Despite the tough outer layer, dust, dirt and small stones can scratch the vinyl in the long run, so we recommend a full care product, to forms a protective film. This makes vinyl care easier and protects your floor from small scratches.

Our FAQ section contains answers to these and many other questions regarding Vinyl Flooring. If you have any further questions, we are happy to assist you.

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