Can Urban Surfaces flooring be installed on walls?

Yes! Our specialized Ascend Wall Adhesive makes this possible. However, only certain Urban Surfaces flooring options should be used as wall covering.

The flooring must be:

  1. One of our GlueDown flooring options.
  2. 2mm or less so weight is not an issue.

All wall-compatible flooring options are available to view here.

To install our LVT as a wall covering:

  1. If possible, remove baseboards and wall switch/outlet plates (first, make sure power is turned off to the wall). It is also recommended to remove window trim where possible.
  3. Make sure the wall is smooth (untextured) and primed or painted with flat paint.
  4. Mark guidelines and precut planks if possible. Consider where to cut out shapes for switches, outlets, windows, etc.
  5. Following the installation guide, apply Ascend to the wall with a ⅜-inch nap roller. Guidelines will still be visible through the adhesive. Be mindful of the flash and working time.
  6. Make sure the planks are placed precisely before setting them. The adhesive can be very aggressive even before being pressure activated.
  7. Once all planks have been installed, use a hand roller on the entire wall to activate the adhesive.
  8. Reinstall the previously removed baseboards, plates, and window trim.

For ideas on how to pattern the plank placement, see this article.

Important Note: Urban Surfaces is not responsible for installation failures due to improper adhesive usage.