There are two different vinyl tile installation methods.
Trafficmaster premium vinyl tile installation instructions.
Material needed for installation.
Trafficmaster allure can be installed over wood or concrete subfloors even over existing vinyl or tile flooring.
Installation methods vary among luxury vinyl flooring products so check the installation section on the product page.
I was told to purchase henry 547 with 546 additive to skim coat the floor.
Most others offer one of our locking systems where boards connect to each other and float over the subfloor.
Know your installation options.
If you installing it over concrete subfloor check for moisture.
Here are the step by step instructions for installing them yourself.
I removed the old tile and have the existing plywood subfloor that has some residual glue left.
The hvac system mustbe on and functional before during and after installation.
Allure planks and tiles are pliable and over time larger grout lines will become visible.
Trafficmaster flooring installation basics.
Measuring tape utility knife or vinyl cutter straight edge hand roller 75 to 100 lb.
Floor roller sharp shears for cutting around irregular objects and also a heat gun painters gun or hairdryer for reheating planks or replacing planks.
The installation of trafficmaster vinyl plank flooring requires acclimation for at least 48 hours in the room of installation.
Most products come with a peel and stick installation where you simply remove the liner sheet from the back of the tile and stick the tile to the floor.
I am installing trafficmaster ceramica vinyl tile in our laundry room.
Self stick vinyl floor tiles are a great flooring option because they are durable affordable easy to install and available in a variety of styles and colors.
If they are the floor will need to be leveled using a patching compound.
If you are installing vinyl flooring over an existing tile floor check that the grout lines are not larger than the quarter inch.
Allure plank and tile installation instructions.
Some products come with a self adhesive that you peel place and press.