Fixing an uneven floor is just more than leveling.
Grind concrete basement floor before sheet vinyl floor.
Suitable vinyl flooring for basements pretty much includes all vinyl flooring but if you re looking for a floating floor that requires no adhesive and goes directly over concrete two options stand out.
Grinders are what are used for creating polished concrete floors.
Test the floor for moisture.
Buying a large roll of vinyl gets you a new floor for a very affordable price.
Similar to how you can grind down a wooden floor you will need to do the same thing for concrete warping.
We installed wood look vinyl plank over concrete floors in our basement here s what i ve learned from doing it a couple times and tips for installing your own.
Installing a vinyl tile or vinyl plank floor is easier than installing sheet vinyl and any damage to the floor can be repaired easily simply by replacing a tile or two.
Flooring went down last week and that always takes a project from work site.
Leave the vinyl in place for 72 hours.
Wash the concrete floor thoroughly using water and household detergent or degreaser.
Most types can be installed over concrete or over a subfloor.
How to seal a concrete floor before applying vinyl tile.
A 4 inch or 8 inch angle grinder can be used with a cup wheel.
Sheet vinyl and planks.
Plain concrete is typically a dull grey and useful as a floor material thanks to its hardness and durability rather than its appearance.
Grind the floor use a self leveling compound or use a subfloor to get it pretty close to even as possible.
You have a few options.
Types of vinyl for basement flooring.
Vinyl planks can withstand damp concrete basement floors and look gorgeous at the same time.
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Tape a 3 foot square piece of scrap vinyl to the concrete with duct tape sealing the edges tight.
I have listed a couple of forgiving flooring materials carpet and vinyl to use over uneven concrete floors.
Conduct a moisture test.
Durable vinyl sheet flooring is fiberglass reinforced and does a nice job.
Grinding ensures a much more even uniform floor and unlike using a chemical stripper can smooth out imperfections in the concrete.
The moisture levels in concrete subfloors should be as low as possible before installing vinyl flooring.