Comments on: Tips for Installing Vinyl Plank Over Concrete Floors https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/ DIY, Hand Lettering + Home Decor Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:39:59 +0000 hourly 1 By: Colleen Pastoor https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/#comment-484164 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:32:36 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=16688#comment-484164 In reply to Graham.

We didn’t do that ourselves! I would ask the store you’re ordering from for advice :)

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By: Colleen Pastoor https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/#comment-484157 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:29:42 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=16688#comment-484157 In reply to Molly.

Hi Molly, the cut edge of the flooring won’t lock in place so you just need to put it under the baseboards :) I cut with the vinyl side down just since I marked on that side to avoid pencil marks on my floor!

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By: Colleen Pastoor https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/#comment-484130 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:15:37 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=16688#comment-484130 In reply to Diane.

That could be! I didn’t hear about that? But we did have a flood in our basement- this room was the least affected and the flooring was just fine :)

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By: Colleen Pastoor https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/#comment-484124 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:12:49 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=16688#comment-484124 In reply to c helminiak.

I’d ask that one at the flooring store you buy your product from! this one didn’t have cork :)

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By: c helminiak https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/#comment-483984 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:44:25 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=16688#comment-483984 In reply to Colleen Pastoor.

So if you have cork backed lvp, do you still need an underlayment?

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By: Kristen https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/#comment-483810 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:06:37 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=16688#comment-483810 In reply to Diane.

I am also in the US and was told the same thing, that the underlayment is part of the planks and not to use anything else as a barrier. We just finished laying ours down in the basement and I’m hoping it’ll be ok. How did yours turn out? Did you use a barrier?

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By: Colleen Pastoor https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/#comment-481815 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:34:02 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=16688#comment-481815 In reply to Diane.

Hi Diane, I havent been told this! I just took the advice of Home Depot on this one. We did have a flood in 2020 but that flooring wasn’t damaged since it’s floating vinyl so we never pursued a warranty :)

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By: Natasha https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/#comment-481475 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:15:13 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=16688#comment-481475 These recommendations for installing vinyl plank over concrete floors are very practical and helpful. Even DIY enthusiasts can complete the installation successfully thanks to the comprehensive instructions. These steps will undoubtedly result in a stunning and long-lasting flooring solution.

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By: Diane https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/#comment-481447 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:00:36 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=16688#comment-481447 In reply to Colleen Pastoor.

Great tips,but now I am confused about the vapor barrier, we were told by home depot U S, that using a barrier and if there is flooding the warranty is null and void? So they advised not to use

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By: Molly https://www.lemonthistle.com/tips-for-installing-vinyl-plank-over-concrete-floors/#comment-477427 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:19:19 +0000 https://www.lemonthistle.com/?p=16688#comment-477427 Nice post and detail. I am getting ready to do my own floors over concrete. And I plan to use the LifeProof Brand from Home Depot. Good to know the LifeProof brand clicks in better than the others, as I have looked at numerous brands but did not know there was a difference in the actual locking.

I have 2 questions. One about cutting the edge – I was confused by what you mean by “Cutting the edge you need”…is there a wrong edge?…can you clarify? Second question, I noticed you cut with the vinyl side down, is that a key detail to be aware of?

Thank you in advance, Molly
PS – Hope the grammar police don’t grade my post.

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