LVT/LVP underneath a bathtub floating install
 

Can you put down LVP (16"x48") (floating install with the foam backer, 8mm thickness) under a bathtub.

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Can you check with the manufacturer and see how many PSI the floor is rated for? How much surface area on the tub where it contacts the floor? An old cast iron clawfoot could be a problem.

Where I have an industrial gas range on those NSF rated 6" chrome legs, I put 3/16ths sheet metal under the new flooring where the legs would rest. This distributes the load across multiple floor joists. Of course the legs have sunk into the flooring itself. But I have extra floor if I change the range. It weighs 400 lbs.

I have LVT and to me the floating floor and a deep foam backer is a recipe for trouble but my only expertise is that I stayed in a Holiday Inn recently.

On a tub like it, I think it maybe ok, but personally or for a client, I wouldn't risk it only because it may dent the floor over time causing an ugly sinking ring?

The LVT flooring can take the weight that's not a problem. A floating floor needs to be able to contract and expand and ideally cut to within a quarter of and inch to the tub then trimmed out. In a room as small as a bath it's not as critical though as long as the flooring is not cut tight to the walls. It will look cleaner without trim so go for it. The trim I use for tubs and showers is a low, pliable vinyl product with a flared toe. I buy it at my flooring supply house but I'm sure you can find it on line or maybe at home depot. I only use the stuff when necessary like when a tub is shimmed for level.

The compression rate of LVT is extremely high. I contracted with a guy who has 4 old Rolls Royces in a fancy show garage. I measured the stance of the cars and used a dark grey for the wheel tracks and an off white field color. It works and looks great. If the LVT can support a 1930 Silver Shadow it can support a bath tub

Thanks folks. I'll see if I can find some specific specs for this. It seems to be the top of the line Mannington Adura Apex Max. I would assume this should be OK if anything is. But, have jig saw will travel. I can cut around the tub and either use silicone (recommended my Mannington) or a pliable trim (what Greg uses). I cut around the toilet flange and it seemed to cut really easily with a jig saw.