Luxury vinyl flooring in a Carlsbad, CA home

Does luxury vinyl flooring need underlayment?


Luxury vinyl is a versatile flooring material that can be installed in any room of the home. It's a great option regardless of whether you live alone or are part of a large, active family. But the flooring is more than functional. It also brings an upscale look to any room decor. Unique Flooring, located in Oceanside, California, offers trendy luxury vinyl flooring styles. Also, we provide services that range from free in-home consultation to flooring installation.

Luxury vinyl installation

Practical and pet-friendly luxury vinyl planks and luxury vinyl tiles mimic natural flooring materials. LVP and LVT flooring are waterproof, and it resists scratches and stains. Most brands are designed for floating floor installation, and underlayment is part of the installation process. Since no attachment to the subfloor is needed, the flooring can easily be laid on top of cement and most existing hard surface flooring.

Flooring underlayment

Underlayment, or padding, creates a good base for LVP and LVT by smoothing out minor imperfections in the subfloor. It also enhances the performance of the flooring. Footsteps are cushioned, the sound is dampened, and thermal insulation is added. Underlayment specially formulated for luxury vinyl can be attached to the flooring or applied as a separate layer beneath the flooring. Moisture barrier underlayment is used on cement.

Floor waterproofing

Vinyl tile and vinyl plank flooring with a wood-plastic composite or a stone plastic composite core are waterproof. WPC and SPC flooring are tough and durable. A WPC core contains a foaming agent. Therefore, WPC flooring is both softer and warmer underfoot than SPC flooring. Virtually indestructible SPC flooring is appropriate for business applications.

Here for all of Oceanside’s flooring questions

Family-owned Unique Flooring serves San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Vista. We make it easy for you to get started with your luxury vinyl flooring upgrade. Our online catalog is extensive, and our online chat is helpful. For more personalized service, visit our showroom in Oceanside and chat with our knowledgeable flooring specialists about vinyl plank flooring.