you ABSOLUTELY can install over LOW to no pile COMMERCIAL GRADE carpet with NO give to it......especially if on second story or level in building (no moisture barrier would be needed anyway). With that being said, the thicker the flooring and tongue and groove are, the better if installing over carpet.
Most underlayment for vinyl plank has more "give" than low pile commercial glue down carpet. I don't know where these people are getting you can't lay vinyl over it.
My salon in a Plaza, it’s have low or no pile carpet. It’s glue down to concrete floor. I plan to go over it with vinyl floor. Do I need a vapor barrier? Thank you
thanks for great information. Would like to know if a vinyl floor says glue down and you really don't want install that way- is it a good idea to forgo glue method?
Thank you and congrats!! Around here if it’s empty and ready to go installation is at $2.00-$2.50 a sft then removal of existing carpet/ flooring or furniture handling is all extra Keep me in the loop on your journey, feel free to reach out with any questions
@@______5746 we laid 3/4” plywood over the carpet and screwed it down while someone heavy was applying weight. It’s been about 6 months and our LPV is locked in a flush. Don’t know how long it’ll last, but it’s a lot better and more sound dampening with our setup
@@______5746 I would recommend using plywood sheathing clips to keep all your plywood edges uniform. We had some low areas around the edges but used shims to keep the LVP from flexing. Quiet possible you can eliminate the issue with those clips
@@Cathaaayc Floor can buckle at the joints of the boards. Carpet has a "give" to it. As a installers pov yeah don't do it but maybe get by not doing it depending on product and floor situation.
@@WILSON0o6 All you need is to put some flat plywood or even foam tiles between your carpet and the vinyl planks. I did both of these types for 2 rooms and it works perfectly, my roommate is 240lb and I'm 165lb, we put beds, tv stand, heavy shelves, absolutely no problem.
you ABSOLUTELY can install over LOW to no pile COMMERCIAL GRADE carpet with NO give to it......especially if on second story or level in building (no moisture barrier would be needed anyway). With that being said, the thicker the flooring and tongue and groove are, the better if installing over carpet.
Most underlayment for vinyl plank has more "give" than low pile commercial glue down carpet. I don't know where these people are getting you can't lay vinyl over it.
My salon in a Plaza, it’s have low or no pile carpet. It’s glue down to concrete floor. I plan to go over it with vinyl floor. Do I need a vapor barrier? Thank you
thanks for great information.
Would like to know if a vinyl floor says glue down and you really don't want install that way- is it a good idea to forgo glue method?
Can you install vinyl plank flooring over laminate flooring? The laminate flooring is not installed in the kitchen or bathroom.
Hello
Can i put vnyL over vNyl?
Mine is old. Thank you
Is vinyl toxic?
Great video! Just getting started in the business. What do you charge for installation?
Thank you and congrats!! Around here if it’s empty and ready to go installation is at $2.00-$2.50 a sft then removal of existing carpet/ flooring or furniture handling is all extra
Keep me in the loop on your journey, feel free to reach out with any questions
I get 1.50 out here in Washington
How about if installed over low pile carpet that’s installed on 10lb padding?
Can’t remove carpet due to AOA rules but they approved a floating floor
I'm about too. They laid low pile over laminate floor and uts very sturdy. I wouldn't do it over high pile
Did it work?
@@______5746 we laid 3/4” plywood over the carpet and screwed it down while someone heavy was applying weight. It’s been about 6 months and our LPV is locked in a flush.
Don’t know how long it’ll last, but it’s a lot better and more sound dampening with our setup
@@Johamo Oh awesome I'm glad it worked, thanks for responding! I'm going to try it out myself
@@______5746 I would recommend using plywood sheathing clips to keep all your plywood edges uniform.
We had some low areas around the edges but used shims to keep the LVP from flexing. Quiet possible you can eliminate the issue with those clips
I have seen vinyl plank over commercial carpet. Cringe
I saw also
can i ask why? i leased an office space with ugly carpet and need a temp situation to make it look better.
@@Cathaaayc Floor can buckle at the joints of the boards. Carpet has a "give" to it. As a installers pov yeah don't do it but maybe get by not doing it depending on product and floor situation.
@@WILSON0o6 All you need is to put some flat plywood or even foam tiles between your carpet and the vinyl planks. I did both of these types for 2 rooms and it works perfectly, my roommate is 240lb and I'm 165lb, we put beds, tv stand, heavy shelves, absolutely no problem.
@@SteveL11 was thinking of dooing this. I have some questions if that's ok