How is hybrid flooring installed?

Posted by Clever Choice on August 23rd, 2022

The concept of hybrid flooring has become one of the trending and most popular flooring options in the flooring industry. It is an increasingly popular option for all homes because it combines some of the best technologies. It is a new product that combines the properties of solid surfaces with vinyl flooring. Hybrid flooring is a product made from a combination of hardwood and laminate. This type of flooring combines the properties of hardwood flooring with the flexibility and pliability of vinyl tiles. There are some tools and equipment required for hybrid flooring installation.

Listed below are some of the steps for Hybrid Flooring installation

Learn about hybrid flooring

You install hybrid flooring as a floating floor by laying the floorboards over your existing floor without glue or nails. The advantage of hybrid flooring is that it is extremely convenient, lowers the cost of building, and can be installed on almost any surface. Hybrid flooring also has the advantage of installing click-lock joints. This new technology enables floorboards to be held together with a rubber mallet in an identical manner. Therefore, gravity and friction can be used to anchor the entire hybrid flooring installation securely to the ground. 

Build a subfloor

You will need to prepare your subfloor for the installation of hybrid flooring as soon as you have finalized your plan. To prevent contamination from being placed on the subfloor, ensure it is clean and dry, free of contaminants such as paint, oils and dirt. You must remove the flooring and relocate the furniture if you have floating floors. If the flooring is not level enough, a hybrid floor cannot be installed properly. Grinding or filling in any deviations is the best way to ensure a hybrid floor may be installed properly. 

Build the Underlay 

It's also important to consider whether or not you should install an underlay. An underlay is a thin layer of soft foam or rubber placed underneath a hybrid plank, allowing it to be more comfortable to give your feet more comfortable. Underlays can help reduce footfall noise and minimize the impact of slightly uneven subfloors, which makes them a better choice for hybrid flooring due to their ease of installation. Generally, this is not a problem because most hybrid floors come with pre-attached underlay, so it shouldn't be too much of a concern.

Lay Hybrid Flooring

The last process is to install hybrid flooring. The equipment required to install hybrid flooring is a rubber mallet, a drop saw, a tool, a ruler, a table saw, a tape measure, a pencil, a pull bar, and some spacers.

Care and maintenance

Hybrid flooring is extremely durable and hard-wearing, but it still requires care to stay looking good. You should be able to remove any grime and debris that can build up on your floor by vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping regularly to get rid of it. The floors should be cleaned immediately before occurring spills or accidents occur. Hybrid floors should avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading and extreme temperature swings. 

Conclusion

It is safe to say hybrid floorings are the happy medium between wood and tile. A hybrid is not a slouch when it comes to durability. If a floor is properly installed, it will last for a lifetime under normal wear and tear. If you are looking for the right hybrid flooring for your home, you can contact Clever Choice. Clever Choice is committed to achieving the highest possible quality standards in product development, research, and customer service. You can rely on Clever Choice to deliver great quality hybrid flooring within your price range and adaptable to your needs.