How To Lay A Vinel Floor

Continue in this manner for the remainder of the row trimming the last plank as needed.

How to lay a vinel floor.

Applying your vinyl 1. Ensure that the plank at the end of row one is no less than 6 inches in length. Self stick and glue down. Spread the adhesive with a notched trowel.

Score the first row of planks score and cut the tongue off the first row of vinyl planks using a utility knife. Lay a full plank to begin row one. Mark your pattern on your paper template. There are two types of vinyl.

Make relief cuts around obstructions. 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. Lay vinyl flooring lay the flooring in its final position with plenty of excess around each wall. Remember to do the handy calculation described above.

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. Starting at the reference line use a 1 16 v notched trowel to spread adhesive evenly over the floor. Lay the first plank appropriately spaced from the wall. Use a notched trowel 1 16 x 1 16 x 3 32 in.

For the second row use the same. Precisely position the vinyl flooring in the bathroom then reroll one half of the piece. Hold the trowel at a 60 degree angle to the floor. Roll back the second half of the floor and repeat the gluing process.

For an inside corner cut small half circles until the vinyl lies flat to the floor. Notches to spread the adhesive evenly over the floor. Vinyl typically comes in 12 inch square tiles but it may come in sheets. Here are the step by step instructions for installing them yourself.

Trim the short tongue edge from the first vinyl plank.