Those who want to prepare screed for glued vinyl should not cut corners when it comes to the subfloor. This is precisely where it is decided whether the floor will lie smoothly, be cleanly glued, and still look good after years. The surface can be of the highest quality – if the screed is too damp, too uneven, or not load-bearing, this will quickly show up in joints, pressure marks, or poor adhesion.
Glued vinyl is not very forgiving. This is not a disadvantage, but the reason why it looks so precise and high-quality when properly prepared. Unlike click vinyl, it follows the subfloor much more closely. Every groove, every edge, and every loose spot can show through later. Therefore, good installation does not begin with the adhesive, but with an honest assessment.
Preparing screed for glued vinyl - what really matters
Three points are crucial: the screed must be dry, level, and load-bearing. If any of these are missing, a quick renovation can quickly turn into expensive rework. Private renovators, in particular, often underestimate how sensitively glued vinyl reacts to minimal unevenness.
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