This was my first time taking on a luxury vinyl plank flooring install and i would definitely do it again.
Luxury vinyl plank l shaped room.
Step 1 spread floor leveling compound on the subfloor to seal cracks and seams and then sand the floor flat with a belt sander.
My husband and i are trying to find a wood laminate or luxury vinyl plank to go through this kitchen foyer dining room and a small hallway.
Consider the room shape.
Staple this barrier to wood and glue or tape it to concrete.
The problem is the trim is cherrry wood colored.
I have an l shaped kitchen.
A helpful guide for determining the direction to install your hardwood laminate or luxury vinyl plank flooring.
If the room is narrow such as a hallway a corridor or a long kitchen planks should run the length of the room.
Material costs for luxury vinyl plank prices are comparable to ceramic porcelain tile but with tile you must factor in the cost of additional materials thinset and grout plus tile specific tools.
My 300 square foot room was easily completed in a day and i had two unopened boxes leftover.
In the same vein it s typically recommended that planks are installed parallel to the longest wall of the room.
Vacuum the sanding dust after you finish.
Step 2 spread a foam vapor barrier over the subfloor.
My husband is not a fan of painting the cabinets and he wants to keep the trim color.
The estimator will account for waste but a simple room like mine will have very little waste.
The plan for an l shaped room is not very complicated.