The plan for an l shaped room is not very complicated.
Luxury vinyl plank l shaped room.
Step 1 spread floor leveling compound on the subfloor to seal cracks and seams and then sand the floor flat with a belt sander.
So if you re installing vinyl planks in a 12 foot by 18 foot living room run the planks.
The estimator will account for waste but a simple room like mine will have very little waste.
Vacuum the sanding dust after you finish.
Consider the room shape.
I have an l shaped kitchen.
My husband and i are trying to find a wood laminate or luxury vinyl plank to go through this kitchen foyer dining room and a small hallway.
Staple this barrier to wood and glue or tape it to concrete.
Step 2 spread a foam vapor barrier over the subfloor.
What direction to install my hardwood floor.
Overall the cost of vinyl planks is about the same as for laminate planks though vinyl planks are arguably a superior flooring material.
The problem is the trim is cherrry wood colored.
If the room is narrow such as a hallway a corridor or a long kitchen planks should run the length of the room.
My husband is not a fan of painting the cabinets and he wants to keep the trim color.
Material costs for luxury vinyl plank prices are comparable to ceramic porcelain tile but with tile you must factor in the cost of additional materials thinset and grout plus tile specific tools.
A helpful guide for determining the direction to install your hardwood laminate or luxury vinyl plank flooring.