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What substrate to use under the vinyl floor if the thickness of the vinyl is 4.5 mm, and the desired height of the installation – 12 mm?
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2022‑05‑11 20:48
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What substrate to use under the vinyl floor if the thickness of the vinyl is 4.5 mm, and the desired height of the installation – 12 mm?
2022‑05‑11 20:48
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Our kitchen is being completely renovated, including a new floor. The vinyl we have chosen is 4.5mm thick – the floors in the adjacent rooms are about 12mm high.
We wanted to at least get close to that height. The first thought was to use appropriately thick insulation. However – wherever you look – you can only find approved vinyl underlayments that are no thicker than 2mm. Whereas for laminate/parquet, you can find substrates that are 5mm thick. The temptation is to just use one of these...
What are your opinions + tips on this issue?