I really like vinyl flooring and would love to have a wood-look floor in the bathroom as well.
Does anyone have experience with click vinyl flooring in bathrooms?
Is it a real alternative to traditional tiles?
Since I don’t have underfloor heating, it would be an additional advantage not having to install cold tiles.
I’m just a bit concerned about water puddles. I don’t want any moisture seeping through the joints or anything like that.
Does anyone have experience with click vinyl flooring in bathrooms?
Is it a real alternative to traditional tiles?
Since I don’t have underfloor heating, it would be an additional advantage not having to install cold tiles.
I’m just a bit concerned about water puddles. I don’t want any moisture seeping through the joints or anything like that.
For the bathroom, I would always recommend solid vinyl flooring. On one hand, it has a relatively low build-up height, and on the other, solid vinyl is moisture-resistant and can also be installed as a click system. However, it has the disadvantage that the subfloor must be perfectly flat, as even the smallest unevenness will show through.
Vinyl on a carrier board, such as MDF or HDF, is not recommended for bathrooms.
Vinyl on a carrier board, such as MDF or HDF, is not recommended for bathrooms.
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garfunkel5 Jun 2016 20:57So, a new screed will be installed in the bathroom, and it should be level. Would the glued installation method then be the best choice?
The tricky part is the kitchen. I need to install almost the same flooring as in the living and dining area since it is one large space. Does that mean a carrier board made of MDF or HDF is also unsuitable here?
I can only install the floor as a floating floor because the subfloor is too uneven for gluing and would require very extensive leveling work.
Additionally, the floor must not be more than 5mm (0.2 inches) thick, as otherwise, the doors might not open and close properly...
What is the situation with a vapor barrier towards the subfloor for glued and click-lock installation methods?
The tricky part is the kitchen. I need to install almost the same flooring as in the living and dining area since it is one large space. Does that mean a carrier board made of MDF or HDF is also unsuitable here?
I can only install the floor as a floating floor because the subfloor is too uneven for gluing and would require very extensive leveling work.
Additionally, the floor must not be more than 5mm (0.2 inches) thick, as otherwise, the doors might not open and close properly...
What is the situation with a vapor barrier towards the subfloor for glued and click-lock installation methods?
@garfunkel
Even with the click-lock option, the subfloor should not have too many uneven spots (max. 2-3mm [0.08-0.12 inches]), as this increases the risk of the flooring or the joints coming apart.
In my opinion, if it’s a residential property, gluing the flooring is always the preferred method.
Click-lock installation usually involves a vapor barrier and impact sound insulation.
Glued installation is typically done without a vapor barrier and impact sound insulation.
My recommendation would be to level the floor everywhere (which will be necessary anyway) and glue the flooring.
Even with the click-lock option, the subfloor should not have too many uneven spots (max. 2-3mm [0.08-0.12 inches]), as this increases the risk of the flooring or the joints coming apart.
In my opinion, if it’s a residential property, gluing the flooring is always the preferred method.
Click-lock installation usually involves a vapor barrier and impact sound insulation.
Glued installation is typically done without a vapor barrier and impact sound insulation.
My recommendation would be to level the floor everywhere (which will be necessary anyway) and glue the flooring.
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garfunkel6 Jun 2016 19:17Hello, I have a small problem... On the 55m² (590ft²) area I need to cover, there is partly old flooring (PVC) that has been glued down so heavily that I don’t see any chance of removing it without really heavy equipment. I hardly see any option other than using a floating installation method. Otherwise, I would have to remove the screed, but to be honest, I would prefer to avoid that.
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