How to Install Vinyl Plank FlooringWant to install Luxe Plank™ flooring yourself? Before you start, consider these important points. Armstrong Luxe Plank™ is one of the fastest and easiest flooring options for do-it-yourselfers. With two installation options available, you can choose the one that works best for your needs. Luxe Plank with Lynx™ Technology Lynx Technology uses our exclusive pressure-sensitive adhesive tabs to bond planks to each other – not the floor beneath it – for the most flexible and forgiving floating floor installation. Luxe Plank with FastTak™ Installation Planks with FasTak Installation come backed with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Simply press planks into place for a tight, secure bond over most existing subfloors. You’ll need minimal tools to get started on your DIY Luxe Plank™ installation project. Find out more about the tools and materials Armstrong Luxe Plank™ flooring Armstrong S-194 Patch, Underlayment & Embossing Leveler (if needed for uneven subfloor)

Armstrong S-195, Underlayment Additive – When mixed with S-194 it improves the bond to all approved substrates and can be used for patching and leveling uneven surfaces.House For Sale Prairieville La S-194 Underlayment & Embossing LevelerBorder Collie Blue Heeler Mix Puppies For Sale Uneven or rough subfloor? Standard Bathtub Drain Plug SizeLevel & smooth your subfloor prior to installing Luxe Plank™ using our S-194 & S-195 system on all Luxe Plank is the ideal floor for beginner DIYers. Two installation options let you choose the one that works best for your Luxe Plank with Lynx TechnologyPlanks with Lynx™ Technology have pressure-sensitive adhesive tabs to bond planks to each other – not the subfloor – for the

most flexible and forgiving floating floor installation. Luxe Plank with FasTak™ InstallationLuxe Plank with FasTak Installation features a fully backed self-adhesive that holds fast and bonds tight over most existing With both options you simply position and press into place. No glue, no special tools and minimal prep. Just make sure to read the installation instructions thoroughly before you begin, and you’ll be walking on your new luxury vinyl floor in no BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Carefully read our detailed installation instructions. Be sure the floor you’re laying over is dry, clean and flat. Gently remove wall base, millwork, or trim you’ll re-use. Have all recommended tools and materials on hand. Properly acclimate the Luxe Plank™ flooring according to the instructions. Do a “dry” layout and adjust to avoid having a border row less than half a plank’s width. Lay planks parallel with your longest wall, working from left to right.

Remove the protective paper from the adhesive side and ends of each plank as you go. Stagger your plank lengths: if you start one course with a full plank, start the next with a half-plank. In the last row, you may have to cut boards lengthwise. Trim around contours according to the installation guide. Fasten trims and moldings to the wall, not the flooring. Do not wet mop your new floor for at least five days after installation, while adhesive sets. Looking for a professional installer? Armstrong Certified Installers have the expert knowledge and training required to install your Luxe Plank flooring. Backed by Armstrong Flooring, Armstrong Certified Installers offer highly-skilled, courteous service that will give your floor a new, professional look for many years. Read more about certified installersHow to tile around a toilet When it comes to tiling a bathroom floor, you’re almost guaranteed to encounter obstacles - such as the toilet pedestal.

To stay in keeping with the rest of the floor, the tiles for this area need to be accurately cut from a paper template and fitted snugly. Simply watch this video to find out exactly what you need to do. And don’t forget: you can apply the same method when tiling round handbasin pedestals. Leave this part of the tiling until last, and make sure you leave more than half a tile’s distance from the toilet or handbasin pedestal to the next full tile. The floor must also be primed, clean, dry and level before tiling can begin. After finishing your tiling project, use a grout protector spray to stop penetration by water, dirt, oil, grease and lime scale. Using this product will help to prolong the life of your grout and keep the area easy to clean. Getting the job done - hints & tips Always use protective gloves and protective goggles whilst cutting tiles.What subfloors are approved for Luxury Vinyl products? Concrete, Underlayment grade plywood, Exterior grade plywood (sanded face, B-C or better grade), properly prepared non-cushion backed vinyl flooring.

All subfloors must be clean, dry and free of contaminants such as oil, grease, paint, sealers, waxes, curing compounds, excessive moisture, hydrostatic pressure.  Floors must be structurally sound, rigid, flat to 3/16" in 10 feet (F-32). Can I use self-stick flooring over heated subfloor? Novalis floors are recommended over radiant heated floors provided the floor is not allowed to be heated over 85°F (29°C), or cooled below 55°F(13°C).   Also avoid any sudden temperature changes. Is 100 lb roller required?Proper rolling with a 100 lb. 3 section roller will ensure proper pressure is applied to the flooring for adhesives to bond the substrate. Roll the floor during installation and after the floor is completely installed. If you cannot obtain a 100 lb. roller, a household rolling pin can be utilized in the following manner: maintain contact throughout the installation by pressing straight down on the rolling pin, keeping it close to your knees and with as much of your body weight as possible.

You will  need to roll in this manner over the whole floor. Pushing the rolling pin away from your body and then pulling it back only gets pressure on the floor when your arms are closest to your body, so there will be a lot of wasted energy and movement. Why is acclimation required and how long and @ what temperature? Acclimation allows the solid vinyl flooring to become equal to the installed environment. This will better allow the flooring to become more stable during normal temperature fluctuations. With floating installations, acclimation allows the product to properly relax and the joints to be properly engaged. All floors must be acclimated under normal site conditions and temperatures for 48 hours prior to installation. How do I clean my vinyl floor? Use a "neutral pH" cleaner to remove any sediments or contaminants to the flooring. These cleaners are safe enough for regular use on solid, luxury vinyl flooring. Do not use any type of chemical or harsh cleaners.