![]() ![]() ** Click here for the exact flooring I used. Just to give you a little “thickness” perspective, most of the cheaper vinyl you find at big box stores is only around 2-4mm thick- definitely not conducive for installation over existing tile flooring. Not only was it beautiful, it was 8mm thick (the thickest click and lock flooring I had ever come across). When I found this modern yet classic collection of click and lock LVT plank flooring from Mannington, I was super excited. If we were to choose concrete or ceramic tile, my kitchen would have been off limits for days (which would be almost impossible with a 2 year old and a 4 year old).Īfter we decided that demoing the existing tile flooring was not an option, my next task was finding a click and lock vinyl flooring product that was thick enough for use over tile floor – with no potential risk for telegraphing issues (telegraphing is when the vinyl flooring begins to show imperfections in the subfloor or grout lines from below the surface). Not only was it waterproof, I didn’t have to worry about annoying grout lines and some styles are actually designed to be placed over most existing subfloors.Įven more convenient, I wouldn’t lose my kitchen during the installation process. ![]() So …my remaining options were concrete, tile (and did I mention I effing hate grout?!) or some sort of miracle.Īs my husband and I began pondering our options a little more seriously, we noticed all of the tile had been placed under the cabinetry and the island …so demolishing the existing flooring was basically out of the question.Īfter extensive research, I stumbled upon a promising product called click and lock vinyl flooring. ![]() My design instincts told me to refrain from the idea of “matching” the stains as I knew the kitchen was not bright enough to handle such a dark finish. If I had it my way, I would have light hardwood flooring installed in my kitchen, but because my kitchen opens into the living room (where I have dark stained wood floors), it would look pretty darn bonkers to have two different wood stains side by side. Like most design dilemmas in my life, budget was a major factor. In all honesty, I have pretty much lusted after new kitchen flooring from the moment we moved in to our outdated rancher, but a few factors hindered me from taking action. My husband installing luxury vinyl plank over existing tile in our bathroom remodel. Not to mention, I freaking despise grout lines!! Not only do I think it appears cold, sterile and a bit builder-grade, I think it is way too high maintenance for my dirty life (kids, pets, laziness). ![]() So a few months ago, I wrote a post on how I cleaned the nasty ceramic tile I inherited when I bought my 1980’s fixer upper, and while my cleaning method was highly effective at whitening grout lines and removing years of filth from the crevices in the tile, I have always had major beef with ceramic tile. If you are sick of your boring builder grade flooring, follow me along as I show you how we installed vinyl flooring directly over ceramic tiles with minimal prep work.įor your shopping convenience, I have included affiliate links to the products I mention in this post. Not only is it waterproof (making it ideal for kitchens and bathrooms), many of the click and lock varieties can be installed directly over existing flooring with little to no prep. Case in point?….luxury vinyl tile.Īlso known as LVT, luxury vinyl tile is not your mama’s vinyl flooring. As much as I like to b*tch about technology overtaking society, I sure do love when I find a game-changing advancement in the home improvement sector. ![]()
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4/21/2023 12:49:37 am
I love this insight about vinyl flooring . Thanks for sharing this information.
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