Laying Vinyl Flooring Seams

Just consult your manufacturer installation instructions and since it is inherently resistant to water it is also a great choice for the kitchen bathroom or basement.

Laying vinyl flooring seams.

In photo 13 we ve demonstrated a seaming technique called double cutting but check with the manufacturer or flooring supplier for instructions on seaming your floor. Work in 8 inch lengths rubbing the seam vigorously in a back and forth motion to remove any dust or adhesive from the seam edges and adding more seam cleaner when the cloth dries out. Here are the step by step instructions for installing them yourself. 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.

Test the floor for moisture. Installing vinyl plank flooring can be an effective way of installing cheaper flooring while retaining the look and feel of a wood floor. Most glue down vinyl plank flooring needs to be rolled with a floor roller after installation to firmly and evenly seat the vinyl planks into the adhesive. However putting in this flooring is an art form and sometimes gaps can appear between poorly laid boards.

See my cheap fix for vinyl plank flooring coming apart due to temperature fluctuations. Leave the vinyl in place for 72 hours. A random pattern can be hard to achieve when all the planks are the same length but you can do it using offcuts from previous rows to start new rows. Plus vinyl is designed to be diy friendly and many homeowners opt to lay the flooring themselves.

Clean the vinyl flooring seam using seam cleaner and a cloth applicator from the seam sealer kit. Procedures for cutting assembling and sealing seams vary depending on the type and brand of vinyl flooring you re using. Tape a 3 foot square piece of scrap vinyl to the concrete with duct tape sealing the edges tight. If you have this problem then you may be wondering what you can do both to improve the look of your vinyl plank flooring and also to fill in gaps.