Vinyl underlay for bathroom

Can you recommend an underlay for vinyl flooring in a bathroom?

Asked by Robert on 25th Sep 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"There isn't one on the market made specifically for sheet vinyl. Uzin rr620 would work but you're better off with a sheet of plywood and/or a self leveling/smoothing compound.

ply on wooden subfloors, screed on concrete etc."
Answered on 29th Sep 2022 - Member since Nov 2019 - report
"Most vinyl flooring or luxury vinyl tiles do not require underlay. Vinyl floors are designed with a base layer"
Answered on 25th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"No, vinyl is made to go straight to the floor.
Using an underlay will 'pop' the top wear level which results in needing a new flooring."
Answered on 11th Oct 2023 - Member since Oct 2023 - report
"Vinyl can not be laid under underlay , it can only be laid on ply lined floor or hardboard"
Answered on 25th Sep 2022 - Member since Oct 2017 - report
"Vinyls go straight on to the sub floor. No underlay at all. The floor might need plyboarding or self leveling."
Answered on 29th Sep 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"Underlay is not required for vinyl flooring, can lay straight on to the subfloor."
Answered on 23rd Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"will depend on product speak to the supplier they will tell you exactly what to use"
Answered on 18th Nov 2022 - Member since Feb 2019 - report
"Vinyl flooring don't require underly as it has a properly base on it."
Answered on 9th Oct 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
". No underlay is required for a vinyl floor is you are installing your new floor on a smooth surface. Similar to laminate flooring, the most modern vinyl floors are laid using a click technique, giving a new form to the term; 'a floating floor'."
Answered on 18th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"You don't need underlay with vinyl. It's just straight down to the ply/screed."
Answered on 25th Sep 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
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