floating vinyl floor

[chrisasst]

ok, I am putting vinyl floor in my kitchen. I went to buy some and asked them the best way to lay it down. They said I didn't need anything because it is a floating vinyl. Umm, so what does this mean? Do I really not need any glue or anything? Any use this before?

 

[webby3650]

I just had this installed on a kitchen remodel I am doing. They are correct, you don't need any glue, but you do need tape that is made to go under a seam if you have one. There is different kinds, one has a soft foam type back and one has a much harder back which is better and of course more expensive. Be sure to leave a 1/4"gap at the edge, it is very important, when it relaxes it will wrinkle if you don't. Hope this helps.

 

[chrisasst]

hmm, cool... there will be no seam so I guess I should be good to go then. I just hope I can cut some areas correctly now..

 

[savageactor7]

If you didn't lay Luan down first make sure the sub floor is prepared properly. Nails hammered in or removed etc.

 

[chrisasst]

If you didn't lay Luan down first make sure the sub floor is prepared properly. Nails hammered in or removed etc.

Luan is down, screws are covered, ready to go I believe. I just have to get my stove and refrigerator out of there some how without ruining the subfloor.

 

[chrisasst]

1/4" at the edge for expansion makes me wonder how table, chairs,cabinets &etc;. affect the floating of the floor. guess im leery so how long is the warranty?

Makes me wonder also, guess we will see. The warranty says 5 years.

 

[Metal]

When I had my new frig. delivered they had straps that went over both guys shoulders (not huge guys either) and they picked it up and walked it right in. I bet rental places or moving places have them. They are online for under $20. Here is a pic of them.

 

[webby3650]

1/4" at the edge for expansion makes me wonder how table, chairs,cabinets &etc;. affect the floating of the floor. guess im leery so how long is the warranty?

I have never seen a problem with it moving but you have to be very careful moving appliances over it. The cheaper it is the easier it will rip!

 

[Dix]

Get some "Magic Glider" thingys, the appliances should slide real easy.