Underlay. Most vinyl floors don't need an underlay. ... Our Luxury Vinyl Click flooring is laid using the same as technique as laminate options in that it's loose laid creating a "floating floor". Because of this, issues can arise if the sub-floor isn't level.

Not all vinyl has to be glued to the floor. Heavy duty 'stay flat' vinyl doesn't shrink or lift, so you can lay it without using adhesive. If you're laying cushioned vinyl, you should glue it around the edges and at joins. Thinner, non-cushioned types need to be stuck down all over.

LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) flooring offers a tough, high quality floor. ... The tiles are more rigid than sheet vinyl and can have a much thicker wear layer, so the whole structure is more resistant to dents and scratches.

LVT is made out of vinyl and feels like plastic. They handle stains and flame differently. Laminate flooring is highly stain-resistant and won't be damaged by limited flame exposure, like a hot ember tossed through a fireplace screen. Some LVT is susceptible to staining and will be damaged by limited flame exposure.

The click and lock vinyl floor system can either be floated or glued down. Primarily, this system requires absolutely no glue because all that is needed is to essentially lock both edges of the flooring together.

Don't walk on your vinyl flooring after installation for at least 48 hours. Click lock vinyls can be walked on immediately, however, glue down planks should be given time to securely set.

Loose Lay vinyl flooring does not require any glue but also does not have a locking system. This vinyl offers the easiest installation as you simply just lay the planks down- one directly next to another – and keep moving forward. It is the simplest method of installation as there is no need for an expansion gap.

That said, loose lay vinyl flooring is absolutely waterproof vinyl flooring if installed correctly.