Loose Lay Vinyl Floor
The term loose lay applies to vinyl installed without adhesive typically in a room less than 25 square yards.
Loose lay vinyl floor. You can purchase the flooring at most home centers and flooring stores. Loose lay vinyl plank flooring is designed to keep moisture and water above the floor long enough that it can be cleaned up before getting through to the subfloor. Get free 2 day shipping on qualified loose lay vinyl plank flooring products or buy flooring department products today with buy online pick up in store. The planks are essentially thick vinyl rectangles with rubber backing that lay flat over a nice smooth surface.
Loose lay vinyl flooring goes down quickly and it relies on friction to remain in place over time. Because it is not glued down you can easily replace it anytime you update the decor of your room. Even if it does or if water comes up under the planks they can be pulled right up only in the spots where needed the floor can be dried out and then the same planks will just lay back into place. However as the name suggests loose lay vinyl does not install using glue or grout and although it is fitted tightly together there is the possibility of water if allowed to stand penetrating the seams of the flooring which of course could problems for your sub floor.
For large rooms heavy traffic areas or odd shaped rooms that require seams loose lay is not an option. Loose lay vinyl floors can be installed over top of existing flooring very rapidly and it s simple for just about anyone to do.