It is better to remove the existing vinyl, but if it does not cause a transition problem from one floor to the next and/or if it does not cause a problem with the installation or removal of appliances and doors then it can be done. Keep in mind though that you may want to remove and raise your base boards so they have the proper reveal.

Yes and no. Is the vinyl flooring is tightly secured to the subfloor? Does the vinyl flooring have a thick cushion attached? If the vinyl floor is thin and well secured to the subfloor you may be able to float a wood floor over it. In some situations you may be able nail/staple a wood floor over it also. If the wood subfloor is sound you may be able to nail a solid wood floor over the top.

If your original vinyl floor was installed using a full spread adhesive method, then you can apply an embossing leveler to the original vinyl to smooth it out and then install the new vinyl.

It depends on the type of wood floor you choose. Our Engineered floors can be installed over existing floors such as ceramic tile, vinyl and most other types. Solid wood floors have some limitations in this area. Best to talk to your Wood Flooring International dealer about whether or not it’s a good idea to install the floor you want over the floor you have.

Solid 3/4" Hardwood flooring cannot be installed below grade (below the soil line) or over concrete. When a solid product encounters moisture it reacts very negatively. Therefore, a laminate or engineered flooring must be used. Laminate flooring is constructed by fusing 4-plys of material together to form a product with unprecedented strength and durability. An engineered product is very similar with the exception that they usually have a real wood layer on top of the constructed core.

Although modified thinset will bond to the vinyl floor covering it doesn't mean it will allow for a successful installation. The vinyl should be removed along with the 1/4" plywood underlayment.

Yes, Mohawk Engineered & Longstrip (glueless) Hardwood Floors are suitable for installing over a radiant heated concrete slab. Caution: The slab surface must never exceed 85 degrees F in temperature. Before installing over a radiant heated floor, turn off heat and wait until the floor has reached room temperature. After installing the floor return the heat to the previous setting.

Mohawk Engineered & Longstrip (glueless) Hardwood Floors can be installed over most concrete slabs (not solid hardwood). The concrete slab must be fully cured for at least 60 days, free of structural defects, clean and visually dry with no history of moisture problems. When testing for moisture, Mohawk suggests utilizing the industry-standard calcium chloride test or the Tramex Moisture Encounter (5 max).

Mohawk Engineered Hardwood Floors may be installed on all grade levels. See the Installation Guidelines for additional information and recommendations.

Please refer to the installation instructions found in every box of product or refer to our Floor Care, Installation section of our website.

No. It is highly recommended that you do not install hardwood flooring below grade. However, it is possible to install laminate flooring or engineered hardwood floors in these situations. Call a BuildDirect customer representative at 1 877 631 2845 to discuss some of these options available to you.

Hardwood floors are not covered by warranty if installed in a bathroom. Moisture can cause damage to hardwood flooring.

Hardwood flooring is an extremely durable flooring product. It can be installed in virtually any room of your home that is above ground. There are several locations that are not recommended for hardwood flooring. Because hardwood flooring is a natural flooring product it is not recommended that it be installed in wet locations such as bathrooms, washrooms, saunas, enclosed porches or verandas, or anywhere that may require wet-mopping.

We do not recommend Flexi-Flor® installations over other floor coverings. This type of installation is also not covered under our warranty.

While we do not recommend fitting a Beech floor over such heating, the other hardwoods we supply are suitable for most varieties of under-floor heating. We have suggested fitting instructions available to help you decide which installation system is best suited. Most under-floor heating systems work best in conjunction with a "floating floor".

Hardwood floor installation is a skilled trade that requires talented hands to produce the best possible results. Wood Flooring International’s dealers use highly skilled craftsmen who install our floors day in and day out. They not only do it right, they know how to avoid the headaches and hassles even the handiest of homeowners can run into.

Although many homeowners have pets, hardwood flooring is not designed for the abuse a dog or cat can cause on a floor. Urine may permanently discolor the finish of the wood floor and large dogs' claws will probably leave scratches in the finish. The type of wood floor you buy, the color and the finish will also be factor in how much punishment the floor's finish can withstand before showing scratches and excessive wear.

A Solid Colors and Light/Heavy Chip Floors can be installed in two days. Granitex Floors will take three days to install. Solid Color Floors have two coats; one coat of epoxy and a topcoat of polyurethane. Chip Floors have at least three coats and Granitex floors have up to five coats.

It makes a much neater job to lay the flooring under the cabinets, but if this is a problem you can cut around them. Please bear in mind this could cause a problem if you later decide to replace the cabinets with ones of a different size or configuration. Apply glue to the first three rows, use a rubber mallet and a block of wood to make sure they are tightly fitted, allow to dry before proceeding to fit the remainder.

Absolutely! As long as the existing floor is level, you can lay a new floor over the top. However bare in mind that the new floor installed will raise from 12mm to 19mm depending on the thickness of the floor you choose to have installed.

Yes. there are products that will allow you to install hardwood flooring in any room in the house but care must be taken in choosing the right flooring product and also in ensuring the correct preparatory work on the sub-floor. Please see our page on using adhesive to fix solid wood flooring to concrete

Yes, your pets and hardwood floor can coexist peacefully. However, make sure you trim and file your pets' claws regularly. Also, choosing a satin finish can help hide small scratches your pets may leave.

Yes. Use "Metroflor Matte" to finish TrafficMaster vinyl floors to increase brightness, but when using, cover the entire area. Use "Tile Lab Hi-Gloss" to finish Newport, Riviera, and Images floors to increase brightness, but when using, cover the entire area.

Empire Today can install Laminate flooring over any level concrete, vinyl, ceramic or hardwood floor.

Yes, you can install engineered hardwood directly over concrete if it is above grade. There is even a system available to install solid hardwood directly over concrete floors.

Most times, no. Most existing floors can remain in place and have new floors installed right over top of them.

Concrete Floors must not contain a sealer or finish of any kind. For installing below grade (below floor level, like in basements), we recommend Basement Proofer to prepare concrete floors. First, clean the sub-floor for any remaining dirt and grease. Tiles must be in the room of installation for at least 2 days to stabilize temperature. Never use polyurethane over vinyl tile.

Yes, Tesserae panels can be installed over any clean, sound and dry surface. Should your vinyl flooring have any loose areas, surface cracks or holes, these should be repaired to insure a smooth, clean and dry surface.

Top Design Flooring Inc. does not recommend laying flooring parallel to the joist direction. As is stated in our Installing Hardwood Flooring under Direction of Finish Flooring. ". . . . lay the flooring in the direction of the longest dimension of the room or building (across or right angles to the joists . . . . ") Some problems encountered when flooring is installed parallel to joists are; unlevel floors, associated cracks near joists, and movement of the flooring itself.