Should I glue or float vinyl plank flooring over concrete?
Deciding between a glued and floating installation over a concrete slab can feel overwhelming due to conflicting advice. Choosing the wrong method creates major headaches, especially since removing glued flooring later is extremely difficult.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Asking for opinions on forums and getting quotes from contractors.
In their words
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Where this came up
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