How long to wait after floor patch before installing LVT?
The exact waiting time between applying a patching compound like Feather Finish and setting luxury vinyl tile is unclear. This uncertainty leaves people questioning if they can safely install their new floor the very next day, especially if the surface required multiple coats.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
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- 1Waiting for the compound to dry until it turns a lighter grey, or testing if it sticks to the fingerDid this help you?
- 2Using a fan to speed up the drying processDid this help you?
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“i am my first time my question is, the plan for today is grain the floor and start put Feather Finish XF( two coat if required) and the next day just do set lvt. I dont have any problem with that, if I put Feather Finish XF and I set the floor tomorrow?”source ↗
“How long should I wait before installing the LVT?”source ↗
Where this came up
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