Vinyl flooring is a great option for just about every interior living space in your home.
The flooring we're installing today is Lifeproof rigid core vinyl plank flooring.
Lifeproof is the latest innovation in vinyl flooring. It's rigid, strong,
lightweight and easy to handle and install.
This product is 100% waterproof. So it's ideal for wet areas
like kitchen, bath and laundry rooms. Of course you can install it in any room or in
any level of your home. This product features an enhanced wear layer with
ceramic key technology to resist scratches and enhance durability.
Lifeproof is treated with ultra fresh, on the top layer and underlayment to
inhibit the growth of odor and stain causing mold and mildew. Ultra fresh is
built directly into the product and its permanent. Lifeproof includes the
pre-attached underlayment which minimizes sound, enhances form and is
comfortable under foot. Drop lock 100 end joints allow for fast and easy
installation for DIYers and Pros alike. Lifeproof is floor-score certified
to ensure high indoor air quality. This flooring does not require acclamation
before being installed in residential area. Simply bring the flooring up to
room temperature prior to installation. This is great for quickly needed floor
replacement jobs! Buy it today, install it today! Lifeproof
can be installed and maintained in a temperature range from fifty to a
hundred degrees Fahrenheit. This is great for seasonal homes. Lifeproof floats over
your existing floor with no adhesive or glue. Lifeproof can be installed over
wood or concrete subfloors, even over existing vinyl or tile flooring. No
special tools are required for installation and minimal floor
preparations needed. You should purchase 10% more than needed to allow
for waste. This product is not designed to be installed on stairs, vertical
surfaces and non temperature controlled areas. Lifeproof is exclusively available
at the Home Depot. Step 1- Surface Preparation: Lifeproof can be
installed over wood or concrete sub floors even over existing vinyl or tile
floor. Regardless of the subfloor, material must be sound and solid without
deflection. In a kitchen or bathroom, install cabinetry, island and peninsula
counters, vanities, tubs and showers first, then install Lifeproof around them.
Step 2- Plan the installation: Begin by measuring
the rooms length and divide it by the length of the planks. Be sure to allow
for a quarter inch gap on either end by using quarter inch for spacers. If the
resulting number is less than 8 inches you'll need to cut your first plank
accordingly, to avoid having planks less than 8 inches on the opposite side of
the room. Measure the width of the room and divide it by the width of the plank.
If the number is less than half the width of the plank, you'll need to trim
the first and last row to equal widths. This will result in a more balanced
looking room at the end of the installation.
To cut the planks simply mark the proper measurement and score the plank using a
utility knife and a straight edge. You will also need to back cut the
underlayment on the bottom of the plank. Then just snap the plank along the score
line. Step 3- Install the first row: Insert quarter
inch spacers between the wall and the row of planks. Installation should start
in the left hand corner and proceed with the tongue facing the wall. When starting
your first row, lock the first two planks in place by angling just enough
to get your fingers underneath the plank. You will know the planks are fully
locked when they lay flat on the subfloor. When connecting, both, a long and
a short scene together, connect the long side of the plank first. Then, slide the
plank so the short sides meet. Then, drop and lock the short ends. To ensure a
tight fit use a tapping block and a soft faced hammer on the long seat.
Then tap down on top of the planks at the short seams. Continue laying planks
as you go until the row is completed. Use paper to trace out irregular objects. Cut
along the trace lines using a utility knife...
...and lay plank.
Step 4- Install the planks: When laying the second row of planks score and snap the
first plank so the end joint will be staggered at least eight inches from the
seams in the first row. When cutting the first plank of a row, place the cut edge
against the wall.
The staggered seam pattern can be repeated row by row, or be
random. As each row is completed, place spacers at both ends to maintain a
consistent gap to the wall. These gaps and the cut edges will be covered by the
cord around or desired baseboard molding installed at the end of the project.
When installing planks around door openings, it's best to cut the door
casing so the plank can slide underneath. Never undercut metal door cases.
Place the plank next to the casing and mark it with the plank's thickness, to cut the
door casing with either a handsaw or a jam cutter, which is also available at the
Home Depot Tool Rental centers.
This easy to install, innovative vinyl flooring is
not only a beautiful addition to your home but it's extremely durable and easy to maintain