When going over existing vinyl, when do I need to use embossing leveler (i.e. how much embossing can the existing floor have)?
Our recommendation is to use embossing leveler when fully adhering. With modified loose lay, typical embossing on rotogravure floors (less than 3/16″ wide and less than 1/32″ deep) would not show through and would certainly not cause performance problems. Deeper embossing; i.e. on the inlaid Designer Solarian floors, some residential tile floors, and ceramic tile grout joints, should be leveled even for the loose lay method.
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