This modern, practical, and versatile flooring is essentially a system of planks that lie flat on a smooth surface. In some cases, loose lay flooring requires no adhesives, glues, fasteners, or other mechanisms to hold the planks in place, nor does it require a subfloor.

This flooring solution has grown in popularity over the years thanks to the planks’ ease of installation and their resistance to damage that may result in other flooring solutions due to expansions and contraction.

Additionally, the planks are just as easy to uninstall as they are to install, which means they can be used and reused in semi-temporary situations. This benefit, along with the fact that the planks are highly effective in absorbing sound, makes them ideal for theatre installations or for anywhere you may want a reduction in noise.

Installing loose lay planks is simple – it consists of only one step – and the planks can be used to beautify a space, protect an existing flooring, or absorb sound.

Where does loose lay vinyl plank flooring come from?

Loose lay vinyl planks are relatively new, but various types of vinyl flooring have been around for over 50 years.

The earlier types of vinyl flooring came in the form of foam-backed sheets which tore easily and hard tiles like those you might see on supermarket floors.

A lot of research and development has gone into these kinds of flooring products over the years leading to advancements, which include, among others, the popular timber-look loose lay vinyl plank flooring.