vinyl flooring?

Question

i need to lay vinyl safety flooring in my bathroom has anyone got any tips??

Answer 1

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.)

Answer 2

Vinyl flooring does not live up to hardwood flooring. If you can afford it, get the hardwood. It's easy to clean, the look is so much nicer and it lasts a lot longer. Short term care is easy with the vinyl but in the long run you replace it etc. Hardwood never goes out of style. Even if you get a similar look to hardwood with the vinyl it's not the same feeling. Good Luck

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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!!

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

Yeah, use the vinyl squares...Much easier.

Answer 10

IF YOU CAN PUT A SELF LEVELLING SCREED DOWN FIRST