Advise Using Underlayment With Vinyl Planks. A luxury vinyl tile lvt underlayment is a specially formulated underlayment for installing underneath luxury tiles. A vinyl flooring underlayment will not be as thick as a laminate or hardwood underlayment. Wpc and spc vinyl are more dimensionally stable and.
Since vinyl planks are generally thinner than a laminate the underlayment is also thinner. Vinyl plank is a floating floor which means you don t ever actually attach it to the underlay.
It s best to talk with one of our flooring consultants who can help you make a decision based on the manufacturer you select.
With its superior moisture protection system it protects your vinyl plank floor from getting an extra amount of moisture. Vinyl planks require hard thin underlay because the product itself is softer. You leave enough of a gap around the edge that it can expand contract flex whatever but that it s hidden by baseboard. Most vinyl underlayments are 1mm to 1 5mm thick.
