6 Pro Tips for Installing Wood Look Plank Flooring



Wood look planks are available in two materials. First is Luxury Vinyl and second is Porcelain. This blog gives you tips on installing wood look porcelain plank flooring that will look like real wood flooring. Check out the following pointers –

  1. You will need to understand that any tile project will take a few days before you are ready to use your space. So, plan your project accordingly.
  2. If it is a floor tile replacement project, start with preparing the area to be tiled. Remove all the furniture, appliances, rugs, and mats from the floor. Understand that new floor may be a little higher, so you will need to adjust your appliances accordingly after the installation is over. If it is a new project, start with the next pointer.
  3. Now, we have to ready the subfloor. For remodeling, you can use the existing floor to place tiles upon. For new project, you will need to start from the scratch. Create a solid, smooth, and perfectly level subfloor. For wood look flooring, you should prepare a plywood subfloor. This will create a real-wood like effect on your wood look flooring.
  4. Place underlayment for increased water resistance, noiselessness, and insulation on your floor. You will need to use the underlayment sheet based on your project requirement.
  5. Now, place the wood look porcelain planks following your tile placement (layout) idea.
  6. Grout the joints after tile placement. Let the grout dry and harden before walking on the floor.

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