How To Put Vinyl Flooring On Cement. Moreover how do you prepare a concrete floor for vinyl planks. Use a self-leveler on low spots and or sand high spots of wood or concrete.

Then use your trowel to apply some of the adhesive to the concrete. Moisture will not damage the vinyl flooring but will deem the adhesive that secures the vinyl to the slab almost useless. Fill large cracks and dips with a floor-leveling compound designed for concrete.
Seal the edges with tape to prevent air intrusion.
Pencil Tape Measure Mallet. There shouldnt be any variance exceeding 316th of an inch for every 10 feet of floor space. 500-750 square feet of coverage. Tape a small piece of scrap vinyl to your subfloor.