With the cabinets installed it is time to lay down the new flooring.
Laying vinyl plank flooring in rv.
How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner.
What you can expect after replacing the rv s floors.
I started next to the large slideout since this was the longest wall.
Getting a sense for what the color combination will look like.
Luxury vinyl plank is similar to vinyl sheeting or linoleum.
Vinyl plank flooring is an easy to install and affordable option.
Reasons to install vinyl plank flooring in your trailer or rv january 22 2016 by melissa dohmen in interior projects we knew the flooring would ultimately make a strong visual impression in the trailer and picking out the right style color weight was something we took very seriously.
How to install flooring in the rv.
We had success with peel and stick tiles in our first rv but wanted to try something new.
This material is waterproof making it ideal for sections in your rv which come in contact with a lot of moisture or water.
Installing vinyl planks isn t rocket science.
See my flooring install playlist.
Gripstrip click lock and glue down.
I started first with the first couple rows of planks next to the slideout.
When installing the flooring in your rv you will want to start with the planks against the longest wall in the unit.
When cutting the vinyl plank flooring with a jigsaw or any other saw it is important to wear both safety goggles and a face mask as there will be a lot of debris flying about.
Vinyl has a no wax finish but depending on the manufactuerer it can also come in a urethane finish.
So what is luxury vinyl flooring.
Using the tounge and groove system the planks lock together.
Choosing the right quality material is important and can have several benefits.
Obviously we didn t want carpet in the living area so our flooring options were narrowed down to vinyl planks sheet vinyl linoleum peel and stick tiles and cork.
Cork seemed too fancy for us.
Vinyl planks can be sorted into three main categories based on their installation method.
Before installing vinyl plank flooring determine which type of vinyl plank best suits your renovation needs.