The type of vinyl flooring and type of subfloor you have will determine if you are able to use a vinyl flooring underlayment.
Remove vinyl subfloor and plywood underlayment.
Arrange the plywood on the floor so the joints of this layer do not align with the subfloor joints below.
How to remove flooring underlayment.
Pull up one piece of plywood underlayment and inspect the floor below.
Moisture content in the subfloor should be low before installing underlayment.
Tools supplies dewalt combo kit saw drill driver ht.
In some cases a vapor barrier should be used between the subfloor and the underlayment particularly for first floor applications when using particle board underlayment over a subfloor other than exterior grade plywood.
Allow 1 4 inch gap along the walls and between the joints for expansion.
Once it s cut gently lift the strip of vinyl until you encounter resistance from the glue near the perimeter.
Roll the vinyl as you make your way down the length of the strip.
Use a flat pry bar and long handled floor scraper to scrape up all the vinyl tiles.
It is important to know if you need underlayment or not with a vinyl flooring installation.
Tips tricks to make the job go easier faster.
How to remove a subfloor or flooring underlayment.
Use a cordless impact driver to remove all the screws holding down the inch plywood underlayment.
If it doesn t come off you will need to use the prybar and hammer to chip at the hardened adhesive.
Unlike laminate flooring most vinyl floors are designed to lay directly on top of the subfloor.
Discard the old tiles.
Plywood underlayment is a thin plywood material that is most commonly used under resilient flooring materials such as vinyl and linoleum sheets and tiles.
Use a 5 in 1 scraper to loosen the vinyl.