You certainly do not want to attach or glue your new floor right to the existing one, as your new installation will only be as sound as the one before it, and most manufacturers will void their warranty if you do so. In short, layers can cause problems.
You can usually lay new flooring over old, but there are considerations. With some vinyl, the texture and grout lines of the flooring underneath can show through. Also, maybe height concerns, especially at a transition from carpet to tile, where the height of the flooring has changed slightly, for instance.
When your hard surface flooring installation is complete, our professionals will clean up the excess debris and remove the old flooring from your home. These services are included in the installation cost.
It's essential to carefully remove the flooring without causing damage and ensure the subfloor is clean, smooth, and free of debris before reinstalling. Additionally, you may need to use new adhesive or underlayment depending on the specific circumstances.
Yes, you can install real wood floors over existing vinyl or laminate floors, but it's essential to ensure the current flooring is in good condition, level, and securely attached. The subfloor must be stable and flat to support the new hardwood flooring properly.
Laminate: Not recommended under floating floors. Instead, take up all of the old laminate flooring.
The answer is “YES”, it is possible to install new flooring over existing ones.
If it's structurally sound and level, you can lay plywood directly on top. However, if there are issues like unevenness or damage, it's advisable to remove the old flooring first.
You may install vinyl over vinyl if the existing floor is one layer thick.
If you are installing vinyl planks in a bathroom, you may need to temporarily remove the toilet, or you can install around it. If the subfloor is not level, you can fix low spots with a self-leveling product and sand or grind down high spots. Tip: Do not try to sand down old vinyl flooring, as it may contain asbestos.
Flooring installation can cost anywhere from $2 to $20 per square foot of flooring installed, or $1,000 to $10,000 for 500 square feet of flooring. The national average flooring installation cost is around $7 per square foot or $3,500 per 500 square feet, which includes the cost of both materials and labor.
In most cases, vinyl and linoleum are only glued down along the perimeter of the room. This makes the majority of your removal pretty simple. Measure 10 inches from the wall and cut through the vinyl or linoleum with your utility knife, moving parallel to the wall around the perimeter of the room.
The professional ones do. If the toilet is not removed than the vinyl or tile doesn't go under the toilet. This is an inferior job for many reasons. 1) if it's sheet vinyl it will eventually curl when the silicon seal around the toilet cracks.
If you are ready to upgrade your existing floor, you will need to remove the old vinyl first. In some circumstances, you can install new flooring such as laminate flooring, hardwood or engineered flooring over vinyl flooring as long as it is in good condition.
Installing one laminate flooring over another can cause more costly problems to fix over time. For this reason, we always recommend removing the existing laminate before installing a new one.
If the vinyl flooring product you choose doesn't have an attached underlayment, you can almost always install directly over the subfloor without one.
Sheet vinyl can often be installed directly over existing flooring materials like vinyl, linoleum, concrete, and even some types of tile. This can save you time and money by eliminating the need for demolition and subfloor preparation.
Most flooring installed with the floating method can be installed over your existing flooring if it meets the following criteria: The existing flooring is securely fastened to the subfloor. The subfloor is in suitable shape. Raising the floor height will not cause a tripping hazard in doorways to and from other rooms.
On average, hardwood floors can last anywhere from 75 to 100 years. Regular maintenance, including refinishing every 10 to 20 years, can extend the life of a hardwood floor even further.
Linoleum or Vinyl Flooring: Sheet vinyl can be laid over old linoleum or vinyl flooring if the existing floor is in good condition. If the old floor has a rough texture or some indentations, use a coat of embossing leveler.
Laminate flooring is one of the easiest types to install over hardwood. There is virtually no preparation that is required. If, however, the hardwood flooring underneath is wavy, you will want to level it before placing laminate over it.
A floating floor is a floor that does not need to be nailed or glued to the subfloor. The term floating floor refers to the installation method, but is often used synonymously with laminate flooring. It is applied now to other coverings such as floating tile systems and vinyl flooring in a domestic context.
Rooms with high humidity are generally not suitable for hardwood flooring. This is almost always solved by installing engineered flooring and/or using a finish and sealer.