How to Install Vinyl Flooring Over Carpet
How to Install Vinyl Flooring Over Carpet
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Is it possible to install vinyl flooring over carpet? Yes! Well, some of the time! Interested in learning more? Check out our video.
I need help who can install the temp floor over my apartment friendly carpet
I just prefer to lay new carpet over old carpet.
I made it with Woodglut plans!
Brilliant. Love it. Thanks.
what thickness plywood did you use?
How do you prevent mould underneath / on the carpet? Aside from usual things like a dehumidifier. And how long can you leave the floor for on top of the carpet? Thanks.
can you link the 1/4" plywood?
I didn’t think this was possible until I googled it! Thank you!
Hi, If I wasn’t able to install it by myself, do you have any recommendations who would be able to in the DC area? Or should I try my local Home Depot/Lowes?
I wonder if this could b done on high plated carpeted stairs Ive been looking for a solution this is a very helpful video for the other parts of my rental apt thank you
What did you use in the end and where to get it??
All I see is $$$$ not worth rather wait to purchase my home.then spend the money
My husband and I (both in our seventies) just finished laying 24square metres of laminate flooring on top of our old carpet. Not a problem! Came up looking beautiful and even. The only thing was our sore backs and shoulders!
What do you guys mean by “temporary floor”…is laying vinyl over carpet not a good idea to have for the long term?
I am not a fan of the WPC core but its interesting that you can lay it over carpet. Check out this blog for some help on the core materials https://www.reallycheapfloors.com/blog/shaw-luxury-vinyl-plank-gallery-floorte-pro-series/
Anyone else wondering where to get her shoes?
Could this cause mold on the carpet underneath?
My baseboards have no clearance should I remove them and install ones higher up off the ground?
I had no idea this was possible, but I’m SO glad I found this! I hate the carpet in my basement and couldn’t find an inexpensive solution. This is perfect.
Can you specify which vinyl flooring you used?
Non padded carpet of course!
What about mold?
Question: Why still put the spacers if you don’t remove the baseboards? Can it be done without it?
As a professional flooring installer I will say this is a terrible idea. Plywood over carpet? The purchase of the plywood exceeded the cost of removing the old carpet. Leave the carpet, leave the smell. This video is pure Snake Oil.
So your supposed to remove baseboard and then reattach when finished?
I have been installing flooring for 20 years. You are out of your mind if you install plank or any type of flooring over any carpet. Lol
This is some of the stupidest shit ive ever seen, to lazy to pick up the carpet so lay plywood on top, lmfao.
Don’t do it! Too much deflection/ movement will brake the locking mechanism!! Don’t do it!!!
With the extra work and money of buying/using plywood you may as well get rid of the carpet!
So glad I found this video !❤️
Could you put the name on the plank in the comment for the thick carpet?
Thank you so much for this!!!
Is it works?
Can anyone elaborate on removing the baseboards? This video is only so helpful since it mentions you should do that, but doesn’t go over how.
This is very helpful. We are planning to do this in our basement due to very old carpet. My husband’s concern is moisture that might create mold underneath the vinyl planks. What would you recommend?
Can a laminate floor damage the carpet underneath ?
I wanna put a floor down in a room in my apartment without risking my damage deposit.
What about sheet vinyl over carpet in a rental unit?
How do you install on a staircase?
Hi. I’m looking to do this project in our living room. We are renting and the carpet is beige, is not as "fluffy" like the one in the video, but neither flat like a office floor carpet. Do you think using just a thick underlayment can I have the firmness to apply the planks? Thanks
How do you shut the door if there’s been two layers of flooring added on top, doesn’t that make it too high?
What to use to stick the plywood onto the carpet to prevent it from moving or raising?
Would 4mil LVT be okay over an industrial carpet (glued down with zero shag or pad) and a bit of unleveled wave to it. Its an old building with an original concrete floor.
THANK YOU, EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. GREAT!!!
I’m a general contractor(not a flooring expert) but the carpet will mold 100% due to the natural moisture in the air. You’ll be replacing the carpet when you go to remove this anyways. Not to mention I wouldn’t want to breath that for any extended period of time. Be careful!
I live in an apartment and is unable to remove the baseboards. Would I still be able to perfect a natural look?
What’s the best plank to use for laying over carpet?
I wish you leave around my area Long Island to installed my floor
what is the brand of the flooring example on the thin carpet? Trancore? Couldn’t find that.
This sounds like a bad idea. Add plywood and planks on top of the carpet. I am surprised I don’t see too many criticisms on this hack. I see 3 big problems:
1. the baseboards will need to be re-done. People considering this method probably have those short baseboard which means replacement for sure.
2. room door need to be cut since you you adding more than half an inch to the floor heights.
3. Transition into other rooms especially areas with existing tile or wood floors. Unless you are doing the entire space, the transition might be weird.
Also the purpose of using this method is to save trouble. Laying down plywood, re-doing base boards and cutting doors may not save you too much time and money over ripping out the old carpet.
Great truthful advise vid👍…for a 12’x25′ room, what direction would you recommend install..across 12’…or down 25’❓thx😊