Dry back vinyl flooring, also known as glue-down vinyl flooring, is installed by applying adhesive to the subfloor and laying the vinyl planks on top. Here are the pros and cons of dry back vinyl flooring:
Pros:
- Durable: Dry back vinyl flooring is very durable and can withstand heavy foot traffic
- ideal for commercial projects
- Wide range of design options: Dry back vinyl flooring is available in a wide range of colours, patterns, and textures, giving you plenty of design options
- Easy to maintain: Dry back vinyl flooring is easy to clean and maintain
- It is low cost (very low compared to rigid core), the thinnest vinyl option and typically the lowest cost
Cons:
- Difficult to remove: Once installed, dry back vinyl flooring can be difficult to remove
- Not suitable for DIY installation: Dry back vinyl flooring is not recommended for DIY installation, as it requires specialized tools and techniques. This is a floor that is most commonly used for commercial projects
- smaller planks
- thinner product. Subfloor is always important, but with dry back vinyl the planks are very thin (2mm, 2.5mm or 3mm) and the subfloor must be near perfect to avoid issues telegraphing through the vinyl
