How to Install Perfect Mat Vinyl Flooring Underlayment
Perfect Mat LVT underlayment is perfect for Luxury Vinyl Tiles flooring (LVT) installation. It has high-class acoustic parameters, in particular, the level of noise, which isolates the sounds, heard in the rooms below. The use of Perfect Mat underlay makes the room becomes quiet and comfortable. The material from which the base is ideal for wet rooms and heating system used.
Before you proceed: Please read the manufacturer’s installation information to make sure you install your underlayment properly so your warranty is not made void.
Gather Your Tools and Supplies
To start your underlayment installation, gather all of your tools.
- Floor Muffler LVT Underlayment
- Packaging Tape or Sticky Tabs (included in underlayment package)
- Utility knife
- Broom or ShopVac
Start the Installation
Step 1: Check Your Sub-Floor
Make sure the subfloor is structurally sound, level and is free of dust and debris. Check for protruding nails and/or defects in the subfloor. If installing over concrete, the concrete must be dry with moisture emission rates that do not exceed 3lbs. per 1000 square feet per 24 hours as measured by the Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test.
Step 2: Lay It Out
Lay down the sheets of Perfect Mat on top of the subfloor. Tape the sheets of Perfect Mat together using standard box tape, or the sticky tabs included in the package.
Step 3: Install Your Floor
Install vinyl flooring as stated by flooring manufacturer.
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