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Jan 17, 2007 by well hung liar | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
i need to lay vinyl safety flooring in my bathroom has anyone got any tips??
I've installed a few, and have suggestions.
First of all I hope it's sheet stock rather than tiles.
When I do such a job I remove the toilet, then floor under it.
Measure first the largest dimension of the space. Larger Home Work stores have a tool that can be used to recreate the shape of moldings at doorways which is worth the minor investment.
Once you have the general shape cut, OUTSIDE the bathroom, transfer measurements to the sheet stock, and use a wipe off sharpie to create the cut lines. You can use a straight edge for vanities, tubs, walls etc. Around walls I usually remove molding, allowing that the vinyl can be an 1/8 short of flush, then reinstall the molding.
Use a quality adhesive, spread evenly from the depth of the install outward, but unless your cuts are perfect as well as your aim, roll the stock and install in small steps until you reach the exit. If you have a rolling pin you can use that, or purchase the tool, to seal the floor evenly to the substrate.
Vinly stock can easily be cut with a utility knife or heavy duty scissors/shears.
Steven Wolf
(The Rev.)
DIY Doc | Jan 17, 2007
Yeah, use the vinyl squares...Much easier.
German Bastard | Jan 17, 2007
Make sure you spend the time to prep the floor before you put the vinyl down...so that it is very clean & smooth. If you don't, it will come up quickly.
mottthedog | Jan 17, 2007
IF YOU CAN PUT A SELF LEVELLING SCREED DOWN FIRST
PHILLIP M | Jan 17, 2007
If you use the square ones, in an inconspicuious spot, put a nail or two. The edge ones will slip after awhile if not put down perfectly.
Shari | Jan 17, 2007
I have a tip I read in a house repair book. If you are using sticky back tiles use an iron to heat them up to stick better. If removing old damaged tiles use iron to heat them up to help remove easier. Good luck.
jre | Jan 17, 2007
We took the carpet out of our den and got 18" squares at Lowes, vinyl with a peel off paper on the back, no glue needed. It looks great and easy to keep clean. It also comes with a 25 yr. warranty.
Demetria S | Jan 17, 2007
If your sub floor is cement,consider putting down textured ceramic tiles,you could get them for about 80-90 cents per square foot,installation is easy and they last forever.
If your sub floor is wood you could put cement panels that can be attached with screws,but it will jack up your cost.a 2 feet by 4 feet sheet cost about 10 dollars.
From past experience I would not touch vinyl tiles with a ten foot pole,and one piece sheet vinyl is very difficult to fit right.
domedweller2 | Jan 18, 2007
Just don't do what I did and install adhesive tiles straight onto old vinyl floor. After 6 months they have started to peel (especially near the radiator and hot pipes).
We learn!!
servicemastererererer | Jan 18, 2007
What happensif my vinyl flooring was flooded due to a busted main pipe on the upper floor of our condo?
Jun 11, 2008 by Kier | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
The flooring is vinyl, will it also affect the other areas? It already showed discoloration. The condo was empty for 3 months and when we found out that it was flooded when we decided to do our cleaning. And was shocked to see a puddle! Later we learned the the pipe was busted 8 days ago! The admin of the condo will only pay for half of the floor area of 50sq meters. Should I agree to that or they should change all flooring?
It's all gonna come up sooner or later.
D.M. | Jun 11, 2008
Can you lay self stick vinyl floor tiles over old sheet vinyl flooring?
Dec 02, 2007 by quantum2140 | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I'm putting a new floor in my bathroom and I bought self-stick vinyl floor tile. Do I have to take up the old sheet vinyl flooring?
You can lay it on top, but make sure this would only be the second layer. ALSO...make sure the floor is SUPER clean. I did this and it worked out fine, except for 1 little speck, that caused a bump underneath the new stuff.
DesignDiva1 | Dec 02, 2007
What is the difference between resilient vinyl flooring and stick and peel?
Aug 27, 2008 by outdoor chic | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I have thought about using the stick and peel vinyl for a very small area 3' x 5' but its in front of a shower. I have noticed after reading several blogs people speaking of a vinyl flooring that "sticks to itself" without additional glue? Im aware of the snap and lock laminates but from they way I have read the answers it is some type of vinyl. The closest thing I could find online is resilient vinyl. So whats the diff or is it the same?
Resilient vinyl is a sheet of vinyl flooring 6 or 12 ft. in width and cut to the length you choose. It is very flexible and is usually fully glued to the subfloor.
Peel and stick vinyl comes in plank and tile form. It is much stiffer and has a paper on the back. After peeling off the paper the vinyl can be stuck to the subfloor without any further adhesive.
Vinyl tiles and planks are also available without pre-applied adhesive and are typically much better quality.
fakest forest | Aug 30, 2008
How do I remove vinyl flooring quickly?
Jul 15, 2008 by captain | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I am having a really hard time lifting some old flooring. The actual vinyl from the floor is coming off quite easily. I'm having a heck of a time removing the glue or underlying sticky stuff that adheres the vinyl to the sub-floor. I've been doing this with a putty knife. This works albeit takes me 1/2 an hour to do a square foot. Then I used a machine that lifts the vinyl -- this actually further makes the sticky stuff adhere more to the subfloor.
hm....let me give you a suggestion.....
to get the glue off..
1. pour some water onto the floor and make sure it doesn't flood the area...then let it sit there....and the glue will come off later on. but remember..after you clean up the water, make sure you scrub the floor once more. if it doesn't work, email me at tigerpal6@yahoo.com
2. get a wet sponge and scrub it off the floor...(maybe it will work)
GOOD LUCK!!!
Share W | Jul 15, 2008
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