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“Do I need to glue vinyl flooring,” is a very common question we receive. There are a few types of vinyl flooring, each with a unique installation process. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the manufactures’ installation instructions and installation options prior to purchasing and installing. Let’s explore the common types of vinyl flooring and when you need to glue it down.
Click Lock vinyl flooring is a floating floor that has a locking system – making installation as easy as simply clicking the planks together. This installation method does not require any glue. Installation will only require a vapor barrier underlayment (depending on your subfloor) and possibly some installation tools.
As the name states – glue down vinyl flooring does require glue. This installation method can be cheaper but is not as quick and simple as click lock vinyl flooring. Every plank needs to be glued down to the subfloor. Glue down planks can be used with both plywood and concrete subfloors and is a good option for places where the subfloor may not be perfectly even.
Loose Lay vinyl flooring does not require any glue, but also does not have a locking system. This vinyl offers the easiest installation, as you simply just lay the planks down-one directly next to another – and keep moving forward. It is the simplest method of installation as there is no need for an expansion gap. You must be meticulous in your cuts, however, as the floor planks need to fit to the walls in order to stay properly.
There are a few reasons why you would want to opt for a glue down vinyl vs. the other two options. Glue down is a popular option in commercial spaces and large spaces, as these planks do not need the same expansions needs as a floating floor. You will also need transitions with a floating floor, which are eliminated with a glue down option.
Glue down vinyl flooring can also be used in areas where the subfloor may not be perfectly even. You also will not need an underlayment with glue down vinyl flooring.
Choose your vinyl flooring based on your subfloor’s condition and which installation method sounds most suitable to you. If you have any questions as to which vinyl floor installation method will work best for you, call our representatives at 1-800-520-0961!
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Hi, I have had a large sheet (6×3.5m) of vinyl flooring installed on screed with underfloor heating. The fitter only glued down the sides. The vinyl flooring has now bubbled. What should I do? Can you recommend what glue should have been used? Thanks.
Hi Aziz, thanks for your question. I think you will need to let the air out and glue the bubbled sections. This video may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEgQy4PuHRY
I’m looking at buying and installing Peel-and-Stick Vinyl tile in my bathroom & laundry room & kitchen and I was wondering if I should grout it or glue it down? Being in the bathroom it will get quite wet and I want it to stick down and not let water through. What is there now is a sheet vinyl, one in the laundry/kitchen and a different one in the bathroom. Would I need to remove the current vinyl before laying down the tiles? Or would it be better to look into getting new sheet vinyl?
Hi Michelle, I would take a look at what the manufacturer instructions specify as a proper subfloor and how to install the Peel-and-Stick. I am assuming you will just glue the tiles down. If you’re looking for a higher quality material, I would suggest a glue down LVT tile.
I have a laminate floating flooring over concrete slab with underlayment. Can I lay any kind of vinyl planning right on top of it?
Hi Eileen, thanks for the question. Since laminate is a floating application and can expand and contract, it is not recommended to install flooring over it. You will need to un-install the laminate and install the vinyl over the concrete subfloor.
For a repair area, I used Roberts 2001 adhesive that is made for felt backed vinyl, but the tile I used was not felt backed. The area was about one sq ft. The tile appeared to stick. Do you think I will have a future problem?
If the entire area is floating and that one area is now not – yes you may have problems down the road.
I am planning on installing LVP in my home. I have a section that is over the recommended 32′ for the floating floor installation. Is it ok to only glue down part of the floor(the long section) or should I glue the entire thing? thanks for your feedback.
Hey Earl, if you are floating one part of the flooring, you would need to glue down all of it that would not be separated by a transition.