Tuesday, October 5, 2010

How to Install Full Spread Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring manufacturers have recently introduced many new styles, colors, and designs of vinyl flooring to the market. In addition to this, there are countless installation options available so that the person installing them won’t have any problems and can easily do the work alone. If you want to customize your floors the way you like and without spending a lot of money, then keep reading on.

Full spread vinyl flooring is not easy to remove once it is installed and therefore not a preferred choice of a lot of people out there. But if you do not plan on changing the pattern later on then it’s a good choice for you. For installation you will need a pry bar, knife, scissors, hammer, trowel, rolling pin, and a few other tools easily available on the market. In addition to these, you require vinyl flooring tiles along with craft paper, adhesive, and a DIY kit.

Make sure you clean the floor thoroughly before installation full spread vinyl flooring on it. Keep in mind that this type of flooring is not easily removed and therefore it’s important to find out that your floor is moisture free and properly leveled. Before starting the work, remove all furniture from the room and clean the floor in such a way that there is no grease or dirt left. When cutting the vinyl floor properly you will need assistance of a template or pattern, so don’t neglect this step. Craft paper comes in handy to complete this step.

When unrolling the sheet do not wait for a long time; at the same time make sure you do not unroll prematurely. Both these mistakes can cause problems of size. Once the floor has been laid, use a rolling pin to flatten it and to make a strong bonding with the adhesive.