![]() ![]() In other words, if your vinyl sheet is simulated tile, place the template so that the tile look is balanced side to side rather than having a full line of tile on one edge and a “grout” seam on the other. Carefully position the flooring pattern or image for the best installed appearance. Trace the template onto the sheet vinyl flooring. STEP 5: CUT THE SHEET VINYL FLOORING TO MATCH THE PAPER TEMPLATEĪt this point, the hardest work has been done! Lay the paper template on top of the vinyl and tape the edge – that extra inch or so you left outside your wall line – to the vinyl. Roll out your vinyl on a clean, dry, hard and smooth surface like the garage floor or driveway. Lauan, once the pro’s choice, is now deemed unreliable from batch to batch by some installers. Good choices include birch and plugged & touch sanded plywood (PTS). It might cost up to $5.00 more per sheet, but the good looks of the finished floor will prove the wisdom of the choice. Materials Tip: Be sure the plywood is underlayment grade, manufactured specifically for use with vinyl floors. Keep in mind that vinyl flooring “telegraphs” imperfections through to the surface, so the smoother the base, the better. Occasionally this type of plywood comes with wood burrs or rough tops that need TLC. Smooth the surface with troweled floor filler, and let it cure. Following these tips is the best installation method for eliminating gaps that will show. ![]() Secondly, match uncut factory edges to one another to form the tightest bond. They must be flat to the plywood or very slightly below the surface.Ģ Tips on seams: Lay the base layer of plywood over the underlying subfloor, such as plywood or OSB, so that the seams are staggered or offset. Pull and replace staples (preferred) or gently pound them down (easier but might potentially show). Rough cut the plywood with a hand saw finish with a circular saw. Tape the paper template to the plywood underlayment. ![]() Install a layer of ¼” plywood underlayment over the existing floor. If the underlying floor has imperfections, they disappear with this step. It can be used both for cutting the underlayment and, of course, for cutting you vinyl sheet. Hold the straightedge along the sides of the room and trace the room edges onto the paper. Leave about an inch of the old floor showing along all the edges. Something like brown builders paper works well. Tape heavy paper onto the floor of the room. Check the level of the floor fill any low spots with self-leveling concrete filler. If you have questions about the current subfloor, check with the sheet vinyl flooring manufacturer or retailer for specific installation instructions. Imperfections in the subfloor will show through for sure. It should be in good condition or repaired to provide a smooth surface for your sheet vinyl. Any loose flooring should be secured tightly to the subfloor before installing your new floor over it. Tips on laying vinyl sheet flooring over existing flooring: If the flooring has gouges, fill them with floor filler and give the filler at least 30 minutes to harden. Vinyl sheet flooring can be installed over almost any clean, dry surface, including concrete and existing flooring. Time-saving Tip: Use the marker to number baseboards for easy replacement in the same location. In short, empty rooms are far easier to work in then ones with obstacles to work around. Remove all fixtures, like toilets and pedestal sink bases. Remove baseboards or moldings with a pry bar ( click here for baseboard removal). Remove all furniture, rugs, and décor from the room. The better the room and subfloor are prepped, the easier vinyl flooring installation will be, and the more likely you are to get the professional results you want.
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