I have some really funky vinyl flooring on my stairs, leading into the basement. Would like to replace with something slightly more modern. Is this a relatively easy project, or a handyman project?
2006-07-08 11:19:33 · 4 answers · asked by scooter 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I have some really funky vinyl flooring on my stairs, leading into the basement. Would like to replace with something slightly more modern. Is this a relatively easy project, or a handyman project?
There are 12 stairs, each about 6-7 inches high.
2006-07-08 11:47:20 · update #1
I have some really funky vinyl flooring on my stairs, leading into the basement. Would like to replace with something slightly more modern. Is this a relatively easy project, or a handyman project?
There are 12 stairs, each about 6-7 inches high. Do I start at the top of the stiarcase, or the bottom?
2006-07-08 11:48:26 · update #2
Not hard at all but a lot of cutting is involved and it is hard on the knees. It is a bit more difficult to cut while on stairs and running up and down the stairs for each required cut is out of the question. Stick with a peel and stick tile for the steps because matching the sheet vinyl's pattern is difficult for a beginner. If you use the 12" tiles then simply evenly space the tile on the tread usually you will center one tile in the middle of the step and then cut and fit the pieces required on the left and right of the center tile. Tiles on the riser(the vertical portion where your toe would touch as you walked up the step) often pop off if you depend on just the adhesive on the tile itself. Use a vinyl cove adhesive on the back of each tile. It has instant grab and holds the tile in place. If you need more info email me otherwise good luck.
2006-07-08 11:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by Handy but Perplexed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The vinyl is glued down and should not be that difficult to remove. It sounds like you are replacing it with a similar material so the new flooring should smooth out just fine. I don't know whether or not you are putting vinly on all of the surfaces. The difficult part would be to get the vertical edges tight. If you are going to do that then I would ask if carpet might be easier.
2006-07-08 11:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by daveduncan40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIY vs. Handyman
Scrape it all off, remove the old glue, so that you don't have any bumps when the new is installed, prep area, seal, glue, install, weighted roller for excellent adhesion, admire job well done.
Your call, Good Luck
2006-07-08 11:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how high are the stairs??
2006-07-08 11:23:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋