How To Lay A Vinel Floor

Decide on the pattern for your vinyl.

How to lay a vinel floor.

Trim the short tongue edge from the first vinyl plank. Lay a full plank to begin row one. Use a notched trowel 1 16 x 1 16 x 3 32 in. Here are the step by step instructions for installing them yourself.

Applying your vinyl 1. Roll back the second half of the floor and repeat the gluing process. Vinyl typically comes in 12 inch square tiles but it may come in sheets. Continue in this manner for the remainder of the row trimming the last plank as needed.

Lay vinyl flooring lay the flooring in its final position with plenty of excess around each wall. Precisely position the vinyl flooring in the bathroom then reroll one half of the piece. Determine the application process for your vinyl. Score the first row of planks score and cut the tongue off the first row of vinyl planks using a utility knife.

Self stick vinyl floor tiles are a great flooring option because they are durable affordable easy to install and available in a variety of styles and colors. For the second row use the same. Self stick and glue down. Hold the trowel at a 60 degree angle to the floor.

Starting at the reference line use a 1 16 v notched trowel to spread adhesive evenly over the floor. Ensure that the plank at the end of row one is no less than 6 inches in length. Notches to spread the adhesive evenly over the floor. For an inside corner cut small half circles until the vinyl lies flat to the floor.

If it is less than 6 inches cut off enough from the first plank of the row so that the last piece is longer than 6 inches the minimum needed for structural strength. Make relief cuts around obstructions. Spread the adhesive with a notched trowel. Mark your pattern on your paper template.

Remember to do the handy calculation described above.