Flooring
LEVELLING UP HOW TO PREPARE THE SUB FLOOR WHEN INSTALLING RIGID LVT
Steve Ball, Technical Services Manager for Malmo™ highlights the importance of sub floor preparation when installing floorcoverings such as Rigid luxury vinyl tile (LVT). Here are his top tips: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) continues to be the one of the most popular flooring choices in 2022 due to its ability to deliver high design, easy installation and low maintenance. Rigid or ‘click’ LVT is particularly popular as it is faster and easier to fit than a stickdown product, however understanding the importance of site preparation prior to installation is paramount.
Steve Ball, Technical Services Manager, Malmo
The quality of the finished floor will only be as good as the sub floor over which it has been laid and this deserves as much attention as its elegant surface finish. All flooring finishes require a clean, sound, level surface that is sufficiently strong and stable. Successful preparation of the sub floor will ensure the longevity of the installation and a satisfied end user long term. Rigid LVT installation offers several benefits to installers; in most instances the need for a thick plywood underlayment is avoided and installers can traverse existing tiling and concrete sub floors. Fitters won’t go far wrong by following the manufacturers’ installation instructions, but it is vital that they take the time to consider the following when preparing the sub floor. →
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Rigid LVT installation offers several benefits to installers; in most instances the need for a thick plywood underlayment is avoided and installers can traverse existing tiling and concrete sub floors.
