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

Oak-effect vinyl flooring

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.

light, natural, rustic or grey – wide range

Click or glue-down vinyl depending on use; wood-look design flooring
Acoustic underlay partly integrated – quieter, more comfortable step
Synchronised embossing, micro-bevel and some XL planks for a realistic wood look
Also available in herringbone – classic look, modern build
Shades from light grey through greige to dark brown

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Vinyl flooring in oak looks particularly elegant

Oak-effect flooring is something special. And you don't have to cut down oak trees to make it. Oak-effect vinyl is also quick to install and very easy to maintain. The advantages of such flooring are described in more detail below.

Oak-effect vinyl – flooring with special features

Oak is a lighter wood species and the vinyl reproduction is deceptively real. Only when you look closely can you tell that it might not be real wood, as the grain is reproduced in a structured way for the most realistic effect.

In addition to its appealing warmth, vinyl flooring in oak is also easy to install, effortless to keep clean and much more.

Designer flooring in oak is so versatile

Our oak-effect vinyls are suitable for both private and commercial use. Lighter oak tones are particularly suitable for smaller rooms, as it makes them appear much larger.

There is also vinyl flooring in oak that is suitable for use in the bathroom, made from water-repellent solid vinyl and without a base layer of HDF or any other moisture-sensitive material. Take a look around the range at planeo – you will find what you are looking for here!

Oak-effect vinyl is quick and easy to install

A particular advantage of designer flooring in oak is that it can be installed quickly and easily, as long as the subfloor is even and firm. Oak vinyl flooring can be laid on a screed subfloor just as well as on a tiled floor. Our recommendation is to lay impact sound insulation under the vinyl. For anyone interested in high-quality adhesive vinyl, self-adhesive impact sound insulation such as Silent Stick from planeo makes the installation much easier. The self-adhesive insulation mat made of natural raw materials is easy to handle and contributes to a clean installation. Try it out – if you have any questions or uncertainties, we will be happy to advise you!

Vinyl flooring in oak is easy to clean and high quality

The days when floor coverings had to be cleaned and maintained in a time-consuming routine are over. This designer floor is not electrostatic and so dust that accumulates every day can simply be vacuumed away. If there are small scratches on the surface after a long period of intensive use, they can be easily removed with a special care product for vinyl floors .

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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