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Self adhesive lvt underlay

Discussion in 'Vinyl / Impervious floor coverings' started by vman, May 21, 2018.

  1. vman

    vman Well-Known Member

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    hi all, could anybody shed some light on the above? Haven’t used it myself but doesn’t fill me with confidence.
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    vman, May 21, 2018
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  2. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Avoid
     
    Spacey, May 21, 2018
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  3. vman

    vman Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, but any particular reasons? Just looking for a valid argument why it’s not suitable.
     
    vman, May 21, 2018
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  4. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The adhesive isn’t strong enough and it can buckle and warp when the LVT expands or contracts with temperature changes

    I’ve seen a few nasty pics of failures with it in the past
     
    Spacey, May 21, 2018
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  5. merit

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    Yep, sounds dodgy. I would imagine it’s great in the science lab. Real world it’s gonna let you down


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    merit, May 21, 2018
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  6. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    You on about instalay or the flex pro type from Moduleo?


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    Cre8tiveflooring, May 21, 2018
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  7. vman

    vman Well-Known Member

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    Yep, that’s the one
     
    vman, May 21, 2018
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  8. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    There’s a few different ones out there. Used them a few times without problems. Using one this weekend on 40m2 Lvt in kitchen/sunroom, but not a Moduleo one.


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    Cre8tiveflooring, May 21, 2018
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  9. vman

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  10. Distinctive Adam

    Distinctive Adam Well-Known Member

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    Visit www.softlay.co.uk it’s onky been in Europe for 60yrs, 37 million Sqm per year
     
    Distinctive Adam, May 21, 2018
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  11. Matthew Adams

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    Designed & Manufactured in Germany - can't be all that bad?
     
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  12. Distinctive Adam

    Distinctive Adam Well-Known Member

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    Absolutely
     
    Distinctive Adam, May 22, 2018
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  13. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What the reason your using it ?
     
    Spacey, May 22, 2018
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  14. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    Time frame, cost compared to serious prep work, and ease of installation


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    Cre8tiveflooring, May 23, 2018
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  15. Distinctive Adam

    Distinctive Adam Well-Known Member

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    As above, it’s another option, usually a faster option and a much cheaper option for the installer.
     
    Distinctive Adam, May 23, 2018
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  16. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    Get some customers who want sound proofing in apartments which works well too


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    Cre8tiveflooring, May 23, 2018
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  17. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Lazy sod :rolleyes:
     
    Spacey, May 23, 2018
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  18. vman

    vman Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for responses, am I right in thinking that the lvt can be fitted net with no room for expansion with this product? Or Does it become a floating floor installation?
     
    vman, May 24, 2018
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  19. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    Net, just be careful to not go over tight


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    Cre8tiveflooring, May 24, 2018
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  20. Distinctive Adam

    Distinctive Adam Well-Known Member

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    It’s the future of installs imo
     
    Distinctive Adam, May 25, 2018
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