Laying Vinyl Flooring Seams

Leave the vinyl in place for 72 hours.

Laying vinyl flooring seams.

Installing vinyl plank flooring can be an effective way of installing cheaper flooring while retaining the look and feel of a wood 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. Wipe away or use a knife to peel away any adhesive that gets into the seams between planks. Tape a 3 foot square piece of scrap vinyl to the concrete with duct tape sealing the edges tight.

Procedures for cutting assembling and sealing seams vary depending on the type and brand of vinyl flooring you re using. In fact vinyl plank flooring can be installed virtually anywhere even on top of existing flooring. 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. 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.

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. However putting in this flooring is an art form and sometimes gaps can appear between poorly laid boards. Here are the step by step instructions for installing them yourself. 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.

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. 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. Plus vinyl is designed to be diy friendly and many homeowners opt to lay the flooring themselves. Test the floor for moisture.