For very uneven flooring laminate sheets or tiles may be a better bet.
Vinyl plank on uneven concrete.
Easy to install and is not expensive.
Really exaggerated case in this image or if you like gadgets bosch has a new laser out that lets you easily mark the uneven parts.
Vinyl plank flooring on uneven concrete.
For only slightly uneven flooring sturdy materials such as vinyl plank can also be used for full coverage.
Use a straight edge and mark high and low spots.
To install vinyl plank flooring on concrete you ll first need to clean the concrete with soap and water and fill in any cracks with concrete filler.
Below are the basic steps to fixing uneven concrete floors.
In fact not only on the uneven floor but on any floors.
Although not as flexible as carpet vinyl still conforms easily to the shape of the floor underneath it.
Doesn t give bow or crack.
Where carpet creates issues vinyl flooring is a good choice in wet areas where carpet creates issues such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Unlike sheet vinyl flooring luxury vinyl tile comes in planks like real wood flooring and has a near identical appearance and texture to traditional hardwood and engineered flooring.
Vinyl plank flooring is water resistant and if it has a wpc core it s waterproof so it won t be damaged by the off gassing.
The steps in this guide on how to install vinyl plank flooring on concrete are quite easy to follow.
Shane found this okay to do but i sure struggled i just don t have the strength in my wrists.
Newly poured concrete off gases water vapor and typically needs from 120 to 150 days to dry out before it s ready to accept flooring according to milliken company.
In addition to the floating floor installation method lvt floors offer scratch water and high traffic protection that is unequaled in any other flooring types.
This is super resilient.
Last time we did this laying vinyl plank over concrete we scored the vinyl with a knife and a square then snapped it.
The benefit of sturdier types of flooring is that they will give the floor the illusion of being more even than it actually is.
Moisture repellent so mold is not an issue.
For rounded areas or tricky cuts we did the same but with lots and lots of pressure and scoring over and over.
Available in sheets and tiles vinyl flooring is easy to install and works well on uneven surfaces.
Hands down my latest favorites when it comes to flooring.
If you don t have all the tools or you want to be 100 sure you don t waste any material invite a friend over to help you.
Vinyl is flexible so just no real drastic changes.