Condition Your Space (The "Golden Rule") What to do: Bring the vinyl planks/tiles into the installation room at least 48 hours before installation. Keep the room temperature at a consistent 65°F - 80°F.Why it matters: This allows the material to acclimate to your home's normal temperature and humidity, preventing expansion or contraction issues after it's laid down.Prepare the Subfloor: The Most Critical Step Your vinyl flooring is only as goo
Acclimate Your Flooring (Mandatory!) What to do: Upon delivery, bring the flooring boxes into the room where they will be installed. Open the boxes to expose the planks.Why it matters: Wood is a natural material that expands and contracts with temperature and humidity. Acclimation allows the wood to adjust to your home's specific conditions, preventing warping, buckling, or gapping after installation.Duration: Typically 48-72 hours. Follow your manufacturer's specific
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Even the most robust WPC floor requires a proper base. The subfloor must be:Clean: Free of all dust, grease, wax, and any debris. Vacuum and mop thoroughly.Dry: Although WPC is water-resistant, the subfloor must be dry. For concrete subfloors, a moisture test is still a good practice.Flat/Level: This is critical. The subfloor must be flat. Variations must not exceed 3mm over a 1-meter span. Use a leveling compound to fill any low spots and sand down high spots.Stru
Subfloor Requirements Your subfloor must be as perfect as possible. Laminate flooring is not forgiving of an uneven base.Clean: Sweep and vacuum thoroughly. It must be free of all dust, dirt, and debris.Dry: Check for moisture, especially on concrete subfloors. A moisture barrier is often required.Level: This is critical. The subfloor must be flat. Variations must not exceed 3mm over a 1-meter span. Sand down high spots and fill low spots with a leveling compound.Structu
Direction Matters For a visually expanding effect, run the planks parallel to the longest wall or the main source of natural light.Dry Layout (Highly Recommended) Unbox several cartons and lay out planks/tiles without adhesive. This allows you to mix planks from different boxes for a natural color variation and to plan the best layout for seams and pattern matching.Plan for Transitions Identify doorways where the vinyl will meet another floor type (e.g., tile, hardwood). You will