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

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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.

Our ecological floor coverings are PVC-free designs made from renewable raw materials. These healthy organic floors are free from harmful softeners and bear the recognised "Blue Angel" environmental label and the PFC seal for sustainability. The hard-wearing surface of our organic floors is hygienic and easy to clean as well as quiet and warm underfoot. Enjoy peace of mind with the healthy organic floors available from the planeo shop. Order conveniently, safely and in minutes – we’re here to advise you!

p>If you want to live in an ecologically sustainable and healthy way, organic flooring can be part of your strategy. Our organic floors are produced sustainably and are easy to install. They are pleasant to walk on, resilient, warm to the foot and can cope with what everyday life throws at them.

What is organic flooring?

Organic flooring is resilient flooring made from renewable raw materials. Generally, the material for organic floors should be processed as little as possible and should not contain harmful plasticisers. The certified organic floors from our range meet these requirements, particularly being free from PVC.

What properties should an organic floor covering have?

An ecological floor covering must first and foremost have been produced in a sustainable way. It should also be quiet, warm underfoot, hygienic, odourless, easy to clean, durable as well as easy to install.

Awards and certifications for organic vinyl

Organic vinyl flooring should be certified as such. The Blue Angel is one such seal that examines environmentally friendly products and awards them after careful testing. For example, no chemical pesticides must be used that can cause skin diseases, respiratory problems or even cancer.

The PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes) is a programme of forest certification schemes that focuses on sustainable forest management. These independent seals help consumers choose sustainable, environmentally friendly products.

In our online shop, we offer you Meister design flooring and organic floors from the wineo brand that are safe for you and the environment. These products have been recognised with the Blue Angel and PEFC seal for sustainability for their environmentally conscious production and sustainability.

This is how easy it is to install organic flooring

Our ecological floor coverings are not only healthy and sustainable but are also easy to install using adhesive or the simple click system. In this respect, organic vinyl flooring is similar to our other high-quality floor coverings.

Are you interested? Take a look at our extensive range of organic flooring products. Feel free to order free samples to take home and see for yourself the first-class, robust and ecologically sound quality of the organic floors in our online shop. If you have any questions, our knowledgeable customer service centre will be happy to help you - please contact us!

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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