How to install your vinyl flooring

Installing Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) is quick and easy, especially with the Tarkett GenClick^® System. This innovative technology allows you to install your floor efficiently, without glue or mess, and is even suitable for bathrooms.

The Tarkett GenClick^® System is a simple and versatile click installation method. In most cases, you need to remove the existing floor covering.

Our iD Click Ultimate and Elegance Rigid collections are both designed with the user-friendly GenClick^® installation system, where planks or tiles are gently tapped into place using a rubber mallet on the short side, ensuring perfect alignment and a tight connection.

Effortless, clean and flexible installation

Thanks to click system technology, installing LVT flooring is fast, simple and glue-free. It’s an ideal solution for quick renovations or DIY installations. You can even install your vinyl flooring without emptying the entire room — just move furniture as you go, installing the floor section by section.

With Tarkett’s iD Click Ultimate and Elegance Rigid, you get a durable, stylish and easy-to-install flooring solution that’s perfect for modern living spaces.

Thanks to Tarkett’s GenClick^® system, installing LVT flooring is fast, reliable, and mess-free.

You can even install your floor without fully emptying the room — simply move your furniture step by step as you go. The modular design of LVT makes it ideal for quick renovations and stress-free home upgrades.

Loose-lay installation is recommended for all ICONIK vinyl rolls up to 50 m². For a surface area of 50 m² or more, a glue-down installation is required.

There are two main ways to install Tarkett vinyl rolls. The type of installation method you use depends on the size of the room.

Our ICONIK foam backing does not require any glue on surface areas of 50 m2 or less. Therefore, it can be collected by installers and recycled through our ReStart® Ready program^*.
^{*Terms of registration may vary per country. Contact your local Tarkett sales offices to find out how to register for ReStart® in your country.}

Here are the different steps to install a vinyl roll if you have a large room (> 50 m2):

1. After 24h of acclimation, cut sheets with 5cm margins and let them sit for 24h to relax.
2. Plan a precise layout to achieve a balanced appearance of the floor.
3. Depending on the size of the room and the width of your flooring, a multiple-sheets installation may be required. If this is the case, cold welding may be needed for sealing the seam.

4. Draw the reference line (junction of the sheets).
5. Place double-sided tape on the outskirts.
6. Place the sheet along the reference line.

7. Overlap the sheets and align the joints.
8. Trim the flooring along the wall.
9. Double-cut the sheets.

10. After double-cutting, fold up one sheet and trace the joint line (for tape positioning).
11. Place the double-sided tape over the joint line. Remove the protective foil and place the 2 sheets tight edge to edge.
12. Place the masking tape over the joint.

13. Press the masking tape with the roller to avoid blisters.
14. Cut the masking tape along the joint with the curved blade.
15. Use cold welding by inserting the needle inside the joint and press softly the tube to have a continuous flow of the solution all along the joint.

16. After 10 minutes of drying time, remove the masking tape gently.
17. Your floor is now installed.

If you’re planning a renovation and want fast results with a flawless finish, Tarkett offers several vinyl flooring options that are easy to install by yourself.

• For LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tiles):
  iD Click Ultimate and Elegance Rigid are the quickest and easiest to install. This new generation of rigid LVT uses Tarkett proprietary GenClick^®, one of the most intuitive and efficient installation systems on the market.
  Simply drop, lock and click your planks into place — no glue, no fuss, and no special tools required.
• For vinyl rolls:
  Choose a full loose-lay installation, the simplest method for quick renovations. Just unroll your vinyl flooring, cut it to size, and you’re done — no tape or glue needed.
  For an even easier installation, opt for a textile backing vinyl roll, designed to cover small irregularities in the subfloor while offering extra comfort underfoot.

What direction should I lay my LVT plank flooring?

Vinyl planks are designed to mimic real wood, so the laying direction should follow traditional wood floor guidelines:

• In rectangular rooms, lay planks parallel to the longest wall.
• In square rooms, align them towards the main light source.
• In corridors, always install the planks along the length of the space for a continuous visual flow.

Whether you need an underlay depends on your flooring choice and subfloor condition. Most Tarkett vinyl floors can be installed directly on the subfloor, as many include a built-in cushioned layer that eliminates the need for an additional underlay.

However, adding an underlay can bring extra benefits:

• Improved sound insulation, reducing noise and echo.
• Enhanced comfort and warmth underfoot.
• Acts as a vapour barrier, especially useful for concrete subfloors with potential moisture issues.

Before installation, always ensure the subfloor is dry, clean and level for the best results.

Built-in underlay

Many Tarkett floors include integrated acoustic backing, such as iD Click Ultimate and Elegance Rigid, featuring Soundblock technology that absorbs up to 19dB of sound, offering superior comfort and quietness.

All Tarkett LVT Click floors are designed for glue-free installation, making them quick and clean to install.

If you choose a glued installation for your vinyl roll flooring, we recommend Tarkospray, our eco-friendly water-based spray adhesive. It’s easy to apply, ensures strong adhesion, and supports a healthier indoor environment.