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Over the past few years, vinyl tile has become an especially popular flooring material. It is extremely durable, scratch resistant, almost entirely waterproof, easy to clean, affordable – all while coming in shapes and styles that are typically difficult with other types of flooring. But vinyl tile has a few challenges, and one of the most common is that its longevity is often almost entirely based on the subfloor. Vinyl tile is thin, and if the subfloor is not perfectly level, there are risks that the connection between flooring will start to snap and disconnect under the pressure. Once vinyl flooring starts to disconnect in one area, it typically spreads to others until the flooring needs to be replaced. Typical Approach to Flattening a Subfloor Most homes, especially older homes, have subfloors that are not entirely level for a variety of reasons, including the settling of the foundation and the quality of the initial build. That means that if you want your new vinyl tile to last, you’ll need to make sure that you level your subfloor first.vinyl Now, there […]