How To Install Sheet Vinyl Flooring
by adminHow To Install Sheet Vinyl Flooring
By Bill Prudehome
Any competent home handyman can install sheet vinyl flooring. Vinyl flooring is an excellent choice for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, and sunrooms. It resists water and provides much more comfort to the feet, calves, and ankles than ceramic, natural stone, hardwood or laminate flooring. You can easily update your entire room by installing new vinyl flooring. If the area is large, it is wise to have a helper to assist in moving and placing the sheet vinyl into position.
Required Tools:
- Tape Measure
- Trowel
- Straight Edge
- Utility Knife
- Floor Roller (rent)
Step 1
Measure The Floor Area: Sheet vinyl is sold in standard widths of 6 , 12 and 15 , with the most common being 12 . The most difficult part of any sheet vinyl installation is seaming - joining 2 pieces together. If possible, buy a large enough width to avoid having to seam pieces together.
Step 2
Prepare The Room:
- Remove all furniture, appliances, floor ventilation grills and the toilet if applicable
- Remove all doors
- Remove any baseboard or other floor trim moldings. Check the wall for any nails that may have pulled through the molding during removal. Remove these nails from the wall.
- Vacuum the area, paying special attention to areas that were previously covered by the baseboard
Step 3
Prepare The Sub-Floor:
- Concrete - To install sheet vinyl over concrete you must insure that the surface is dry, smooth and clean. All holes and cracks must be repaired using concrete filler. Grinders can be used to shave high spots.
- Vinyl Flooring - You can install new sheet vinyl over old sheet vinyl or linoleum providing that the existing material is in reasonably good condition. Embossing leveler can be applied with a straight edge trowel to smooth rough textures. Remove any damaged or loose vinyl flooring.
- Floors Requiring Underlayment - In order to install vinyl sheet flooring over hardwood, embossed, cushioned, or an uneven floor you will first have to install an underlayment.
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