Vinyl Flooring

[cluelessrice]

come my shop. We operated for 4 years now. And every customer come i will throw my heavy chair on the vinyl. Btw that was vinyl 4 years back. Today vinyl is much matured and better.

Can pm shop details?

 

[melankholy]

calling for johnong36. Are there companies that come and open up vinyl floors redo the cement screed properly and reinstall the vinyl planks? Main problem is that theres some built in carpentry around certain areas and skirting done so those parts may not be removable hence may need to be cut around.

Ive totally given up on my ID rectifying the floor. Theres waves and bumps and uneven areas that i dont know if i can live with. Should have had a proper screeder come and do the flooring.

 

[light84]

calling for johnong36. Are there companies that come and open up vinyl floors redo the cement screed properly and reinstall the vinyl planks? Main problem is that theres some built in carpentry around certain areas and skirting done so those parts may not be removable hence may need to be cut around.

Ive totally given up on my ID rectifying the floor. Theres waves and bumps and uneven areas that i dont know if i can live with. Should have had a proper screeder come and do the flooring.

I having the same issue. I had to remove the flooring under the cabinets. Luckily the installer were skilled, they used a chisel and hammer to chip off the flooring manually and there was no damage to any of the cabinets even though I had lots of cabinet sitting underneath the old flooring. I know some other companies use a oscillating multi tool to flush cut off the flooring sitting under the cabinets.

But my current concert sub floor got bumps and hump. I think really have to get self levelling done cos my previous ID did not screed the floor well. Den change to vinyl cos vinyl is more flexible

 

[melankholy]

I having the same issue. I had to remove the flooring under the cabinets. Luckily the installer were skilled, they used a chisel and hammer to chip off the flooring manually and there was no damage to any of the cabinets even though I had lots of cabinet sitting underneath the old flooring. I know some other companies use a oscillating multi tool to flush cut off the flooring sitting under the cabinets.

But my current concert sub floor got bumps and hump. I think really have to get self levelling done cos my previous ID did not screed the floor well. Den change to vinyl cos vinyl is more flexible

Wow, nice to finally meet someone who has the same issues as me.
Do you mind sharing your experience and the contractor you found to rectify it for you?

Ive yet to move in to my bto but i dont know if im just being anal or what. I cant see myself living with literally slopes and pocket craters in the floor for the next 10 years of my life.

 

[light84]

My issue is quite complicated. I bought a resale flat and the living room was tiled while the bedrooms were screeded originally. So the ID hack the living room and screeded it but they din do a good job as the floor was uneven.

The flooring supplier installed a rigid kind of flooring similar to laminate and SPC over the living rooms and bedrooms but turns out their flooring was defective as the joints would break after some time. So they offered to change all the flooring and top up some low points with a compound. I did not want to do self level as it will raise the height of the flooring, causing it to be slightly higher den the kitchen which is tiled. So they process fo remove the old flooring, and manage to remove flooring under the cabinets without damage also and put in new flooring.

However after the new flooring was put in, I still can feel the unevenness of the floor though it was better so I am really thinking of self levelling and change to vinyl as vinyl is thinner and the difference in thickness of vinyl and my current flooring can be covered by the self levelling.

So far I spoke to a reputable vinyl supplier, can self level 1 to 3mm for around $500 for living room and once sub floor is flat, can install vinyl of around 4.5 mm or 5mm without a underlay. It will take 2 days as need to wait one day for the self levelling compound to dry and check the moisture content before laying the new vinyl.

 

[OneMantou]

So far for the local flooring places I spoke to (very few lol), the subfloor suggested will either be cement screed or existing tiles.

I ever came across a subfloor material on Taobao which looks like a roll of thin foam(?) supposedly anti moisture and soften the walking sound. Anyone used this before layering the vinyl tiles to handle floor unevenness? so at least the vinyl is not directly hitting on hard subfloor..

 

[melankholy]

My issue is quite complicated. I bought a resale flat and the living room was tiled while the bedrooms were screeded originally. So the ID hack the living room and screeded it but they din do a good job as the floor was uneven.

The flooring supplier installed a rigid kind of flooring similar to laminate and SPC over the living rooms and bedrooms but turns out their flooring was defective as the joints would break after some time. So they offered to change all the flooring and top up some low points with a compound. I did not want to do self level as it will raise the height of the flooring, causing it to be slightly higher den the kitchen which is tiled. So they process fo remove the old flooring, and manage to remove flooring under the cabinets without damage also and put in new flooring.

However after the new flooring was put in, I still can feel the unevenness of the floor though it was better so I am really thinking of self levelling and change to vinyl as vinyl is thinner and the difference in thickness of vinyl and my current flooring can be covered by the self levelling.

So far I spoke to a reputable vinyl supplier, can self level 1 to 3mm for around $500 for living room and once sub floor is flat, can install vinyl of around 4.5 mm or 5mm without a underlay. It will take 2 days as need to wait one day for the self levelling compound to dry and check the moisture content before laying the new vinyl.

Your flooring supplier redid your floor and removed the new cabinets that were installed originally by your ID?

Did you engage the floor supplier on your own or was he your ID's supplier that you approached independently after the ID did a crap job?

My floor is supplied by powerdekkor but my ID had his own chaps screed my floor and install the flooring. Im thinking of asking powerdekkor if they can rectify whatever is salvageable. I dont mind spending a bit of money.

 

[light84]

Your flooring supplier redid your floor and removed the new cabinets that were installed originally by your ID?

Did you engage the floor supplier on your own or was he your ID's supplier that you approached independently after the ID did a crap job?

My floor is supplied by powerdekkor but my ID had his own chaps screed my floor and install the flooring. Im thinking of asking powerdekkor if they can rectify whatever is salvageable. I dont mind spending a bit of money.

The floor supplier was my own. The cabinets cannot be removed as it is full height and fastened to wall so they cut around the cabinets to remove the old flooring and put in new flooring around the cabinets.

You can ask them to remove the vinyl and reuse it. Maybe buy extra in case some vinyl plank breaks off. Den top up the low points with a compound and sand off the high spots. Den install back the vinyl

 

[light84]

So far for the local flooring places I spoke to (very few lol), the subfloor suggested will either be cement screed or existing tiles.

I ever came across a subfloor material on Taobao which looks like a roll of thin foam(?) supposedly anti moisture and soften the walking sound. Anyone used this before layering the vinyl tiles to handle floor unevenness? so at least the vinyl is not directly hitting on hard subfloor..

You can ask them put a 1mm underlay if you wish. The vinyl will be slightly bouncy

 

[The_King]

The floor supplier was my own. The cabinets cannot be removed as it is full height and fastened to wall so they cut around the cabinets to remove the old flooring and put in new flooring around the cabinets.

You can ask them to remove the vinyl and reuse it. Maybe buy extra in case some vinyl plank breaks off. Den top up the low points with a compound and sand off the high spots. Den install back the vinyl

have you use roller chair for your vinyl? how is the vinyl at the area where the chair is say after 5yr or 10yr.


the load should dead load and live load of 120kg


thanks

 

[melankholy]

The floor supplier was my own. The cabinets cannot be removed as it is full height and fastened to wall so they cut around the cabinets to remove the old flooring and put in new flooring around the cabinets.

You can ask them to remove the vinyl and reuse it. Maybe buy extra in case some vinyl plank breaks off. Den top up the low points with a compound and sand off the high spots. Den install back the vinyl

Spoke to the flooring company. They can cut open the vinyl and do the self leveling which will raise the floor by about 3mm. But i might need to do for the kitchen as well which is the same as yours tiled. Thinking of just going ahead and spending the money to save myself the headache of bumpy floors everyday.

 

[hydeyoshi]

Hello all. Any reviews on bhong greenpak vinyl? 2 IDs recommend this.. or is it better to consider floorxpert/evorich?

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[light84]

have you use roller chair for your vinyl? how is the vinyl at the area where the chair is say after 5yr or 10yr.


the load should dead load and live load of 120kg


thanks

My flooring less than a year so can’t comment much

 

[light84]

Spoke to the flooring company. They can cut open the vinyl and do the self leveling which will raise the floor by about 3mm. But i might need to do for the kitchen as well which is the same as yours tiled. Thinking of just going ahead and spending the money to save myself the headache of bumpy floors everyday.

You need to also check if your doors got sufficient allowance at bottom to increase the height by 3mm. Let me know if you r going ahead. I oso plan to speak to power dekor

 

[johnong316]

calling for johnong36. Are there companies that come and open up vinyl floors redo the cement screed properly and reinstall the vinyl planks? Main problem is that theres some built in carpentry around certain areas and skirting done so those parts may not be removable hence may need to be cut around.

Ive totally given up on my ID rectifying the floor. Theres waves and bumps and uneven areas that i dont know if i can live with. Should have had a proper screeder come and do the flooring.

dont do screed any more. U need self leveling compound. Screed at 3mm will crack in no time. U need to get someone to remove the vinyl. Those vinyl below the cabinet need to be chiselled off. Also U may need 3-5 boxes of spare planks in case the click broke during removal. After all the vinyl is removed, you can do the self leveling compound. Once dry up, put back the viny. Can call me at 84825000 if you are still unsure.

cheers
John

 

[johnong316]

You need to also check if your doors got sufficient allowance at bottom to increase the height by 3mm. Let me know if you r going ahead. I oso plan to speak to power dekor

wooded doors has no issue on clearance as most vinyl installer can bring down the door to trim. Only glass and aluminum door cannot be trimmed.

 

[johnong316]

You can ask them put a 1mm underlay if you wish. The vinyl will be slightly bouncy

actually i do not encourage underlay. Usually underlay is meant for rigid planks like laminate and SPC. its purely for sound insulation as both are very echoey. Vinyl dont require underlay as the nature is softer than SPC. Having foam may result to movement of the plank and the click and silicon may be compromised. But still, there are companies that does that. This is just my personal opinion and knowledge of vinyl planks.

 

[johnong316]

Can pm shop details?

not sure if i can post here. If not i will remove.
Mori Homz Pte Ltd
7030 Ang Mo kio Ave 5
#03-26 Northstar @ amk
Singapore 569880

Due to covid we only open by appointment
Can call me 84825000

Can visit company website
morihomz.com
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mori homz pte ltd

 

[light84]

dont do screed any more. U need self leveling compound. Screed at 3mm will crack in no time. U need to get someone to remove the vinyl. Those vinyl below the cabinet need to be chiselled off. Also U may need 3-5 boxes of spare planks in case the click broke during removal. After all the vinyl is removed, you can do the self leveling compound. Once dry up, put back the viny. Can call me at 84825000 if you are still unsure.

cheers
John

For the self levelling compound, can this applied at selected low spots or it has to be spread throughout the entire floor?

And since the old flooring is chiselled off from the cabinets, how to prevent the self leveling compound from flowing underneath the cabinets?

 

[johnong316]

For the self levelling compound, can this applied at selected low spots or it has to be spread throughout the entire floor?

And since the old flooring is chiselled off from the cabinets, how to prevent the self leveling compound from flowing underneath the cabinets?

self leveling is like a liquid cement that is poured on the floor. It will take up the space of the uneven area and flatten the floor. It depend if below the cabinet has any gaps or holes for the compound to flow in. Even if it flow below the cabinet it will not affect anything.