Embossing Leveler

4 years ago

hello -

laying vinyl flooring over existing sheet vinyl (removal of existing not possible). manufacturer directions state to use a cement based embossing leveler. there are many options out there, was curious if anyone had any reccomendation or thoughts.

and yes, i do have an email out to the manufacturer but their first response was copying the installation instructions.

also, please do not tell me to just tear out the existing floor. no snark, its just not an option. existing sheet vinyl is one layer, no foam backing, secures to subfloor.

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millworkman
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Is the current floor flat to within an 1/8" over 10'?
jenld18
Original Author
4 years ago
I am not sure - the room had an addition put on the back of it years ago and that is why they put sheet vinyl, since the floor has a gradual slope. i cant level the floor because a door to the yard is at the back where the floor is the lowest and raising the floor would create issues for the door. sheet vinyl became exceptionally pricey because of the waste amount. i had a reputable flooring store out and they recommended a glue down flexible tile (apparantly this is common around here). they too were going to go right over the existing floor.
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3onthetree
4 years ago
If the sheet vinyl floor plane is itself uniform, just at a constant slope, meaning that when you overlay another vinyl tile there will be no potholes or twisting/bending of an individual tile, then I wouldn't worry about a leveler. After all, you are talking about adding vinyl tile on top of sheet vinyl, so keep the value of the project in mind.

If that's the case, just a primer per new vinyl tile's installation instructions to prep for another glue-down or self-stick vinyl tile.
jenld18
Original Author
4 years ago
its the installation instructions telling me to use the embossing leveler. its a glue down tile. i want to try and do it the way they advise. i beleive the leveler is to fill the texture in the existing vinyl so that it doesnt telegraph through.

while not a high end project or product this is our option and i just want the best result.
3onthetree
4 years ago
I've done vinyl over sheet, but always had vinyl thick enough to not worry about texture showing through. I have no problems with Henry or Tec products. Since you are DIYing you probably want a premixed.
jenld18
Original Author
4 years ago
this vinyl is fairly thick - its not a thin peel and stick. ehich is why im surprised by the direction but mahbe its how they safeguard themselves. i know that any damage needs to be repaired but its minimal. its a very large space so i kind of hate the thought of doing the while floor. and the installer didnt say anything about that. ive installed the thin peel and stick too in a less used space snd it shows everything. but i didnt care so much as its a room only i use