Suppose you hire a professional or do the installation yourself; here is what you can expect from your vinyl flooring installation experience. And how to install vinyl siding in your place.
We are looking for high quality, easy to install vinyl sheet flooring? Get ready to learn the fundamentals of such a project before, during, and after installation.
Before buying you should learn how to install vinyl siding. However, the installation method depends on the vinyl sheet flooring and the construction of the sheet.
Traditional Fiberglass or Composite Stone Backed Products – You can choose between modified loose lay or full-lay, permanent or peel-off adhesive.
Felt Backed Products: These products usually require a permanent full-spread adhesive, although some can be glued around the perimeter.
For details, see the installation instructions specific to your product. So, let’s know how to install vinyl? The instructions are given below.
How to install vinyl siding
The flooring PVC or vinyl may arise in all your rooms. Easy to maintain and quick to install, it is also very economical. Available in multiple patterns and colors, it allows you to change the decoration easily. To install PVC flooring with confidence, follow our Lapeyre advice.
Equipment:
For the installation of your vinyl floor, here is the useful material and preparation advice.
- PVC or vinyl roll
- Roll of double-sided tape or adhesive suitable for the floor
- Skirtings and threshold bars
- Toothed and smooth spatula
- Straight and curved blade cutter or scraper
- Metal ruler
- Cloth, smoothing brush
Lapeyre’s advice is 24 hours before laying, unroll your covering at an ambient temperature above 12 ° C. Also, that is to prevent it from cracking and expanding once installed.
Do you put your vinyl on a wooden floor? Make sure it is ventilated as wood needs to breathe.
The preparation of install vinyl siding
For a perfect installation result, your floor must be:
Clean and healthy: no roughness, thick stains, or areas that could crumble. Dust and leach the floor first.
Flat and smooth: without bumps or hollows. If necessary, level the floor with plaster or level the entire surface. On a tile, fill in the joints and apply a bonding primer if it is too smooth and slippery.
Dry and hard: your floor, especially for a new cement screed, must be arid and very hard. However you must remove carpet and old vinyl beforehand.
Laying PVC flooring in rolls
There are two types of installation: semi-free installation on double-sided adhesive for surfaces less than 20m2 and glued structure for larger areas or a more lasting hold.
Step 1: Laying the roll or the first strip
Unroll your roll from the center of the room, outward. Provide a slight overhang all around the room.
Mark with a pencil the future cut along the straight walls, then in one go, cut with a cutter along a metal ruler to ensure a clean and precise line.
Do you have to put severally? Make sure to follow the design or colors where applicable, then overlap your strips about 10cm before cutting along the seam.
Step 2: Fixing to the floor
Room <12m2: position your double-sided adhesive on all the contours of your room and at the strips’ junctions if necessary. Then fold your roller by camouflaging from the center of the room to obtain a very smooth surface and avoid air bubbles.
The room between 12 and 20 m2:
- Fold one half of the covering over the other.
- Apply a line of tape every meter, in addition to the outlines as explained above.
- Start from the center of the room by folding half of the covering on one side and then doing the same on the other half, always pressing down from the center to the ends.
Under a junction, reinforced with a new strip of adhesive straddling the intersection, then a strip of glue on either side of it.
Room> 20m2: in glued installation, fold half of the covering over the other half, starting with the surface opposite the door. Spread the glue from the wall to the roller. Please wait for the adhesive to set and fold back your covering by pressing it down from the center to the edges. Do the same for the second half of the room.
Step 3: Finishes and cuts
Immediately make the cutouts and clean the glue build-up.
For the finish, cold weld the joints, then install the threshold bars and the plinths. After 48 hours and adequate ventilation, replace your furniture by placing protective pads under the feet.
Take into account the potential installation difficulties.
Sheet vinyl flooring can be installed in any room in the house, as long as it is done on a flat, level surface. We do not recommend installing this type of coating on stairs. The instructions supplied with your product indicate situations where one type of installation is preferred over another. For example, in bathrooms, in rooms equipped with floor drains, or around cabinets.
Establish a precise budget.
When calculating the budget needed to complete your project, do not forget to consider certain aspects such as the removal and disposal of your old flooring, the repair of the subfloor, and the cost of tools. And additional materials, and even the cost of moving.
Decide if you prefer to carry out your project yourself or entrust it to a professional.
The weight and bulk of the sheet roll, combined with the difficulty of cutting it entirely to fit, can make installing sheet vinyl flooring more complicated than you might think. However, if you are an advanced handyman always up for a challenge or already know how to install vinyl flooring, you might be confident enough to do the installation yourself.
However, you have to keep the peace of mind of knowing that it will install your siding correctly.
WHY HIRE A FLOORING CONTRACTOR?
Are you looking for a professional? Find the best for your project.
Ask your dealer to connect you with an Armstrong Flooring certified installer near you. As these contractors are exclusively trained to install our products, you can be sure not only that your new flooring will be aesthetically flawless. But also that you will install it correctly with guaranteed results.
Preparation
Read the installation instructions.
Carefully read the step-by-step instructions for your flooring to determine what you will need and what to expect. However, make sure you do this correctly in advance.
Prepare the room.
Remove the furniture. If necessary, remove and dispose of the old flooring. Carefully remove any baseboards, joinery, or trim that you want to reuse.
Prepare the raised floor.
Make sure the floor you are laying your flooring on is dry, clean, and level. If repairs are necessary, make them before starting the installation.
Obtain any other materials and tools you will need:
for example, adhesive, double-sided tape for flooring, vinyl cutter, 100 lb (45 kg) roller, and other devices. However, consult the installation instructions specific to your siding.
If necessary, follow the acclimatization instructions provided.
Most vinyl sheet coverings do not require acclimatization. Unroll it before installation so that it adapts to its surroundings, relaxes, and flattens out. However, check the installation instructions as some special conditions, such as extreme temperatures, may require a short acclimatization period.
During installation
The vinyl siding installation procedure depends on the type of sheet vinyl flooring you choose. Read each step of the instructions that came with your product.
You will find necessary details and unique things to consider that are not always obvious, except to an experienced professional, including subfloor requirements, joint treatment, and cutting and fitting methods.
After install vinyl siding
Once your new flooring is installed, remove tools and materials from the room. Clean and seal joints according to your product’s instructions, clean the floor using the cleaner recommended for vinyl flooring.
Ideal for the renovation of industrial, commercial, or sports premises. PVC floors in interlocking concept (also called: plumbing floor) must be cut around the periphery of the room walls in question. In this article, to the various problems around the cut. And the finishes during the installation of PVC clip-on tiles from our company.
WHAT TOOLS SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR CUTTING PVC TILES?
We recommend using these different tools to properly cut and clip your clip-on PVC tiles:
- A professional quality cutter.
- A wooden or rubber mallet to clip the slabs together.
- An ordinary jigsaw with PVC or wood blade equipment.
- A standard or pendulum circular saw.
- No special precautions except the classic safety instructions that you will find in every company.
What precautions should I take?
It is essential to protect yourself when making this cut with:
- Protective glasses if necessary.
- Gloves adapted to the risk of cuts.
- Knee pads if the surface of your building or your factory is large to counter joint pain.
- Carrying out the renovation does not require special skills.
- A classic artisan or a handyman collaborator will be competent enough.
SHOULD WE LEAVE A JOINT FOR EXPANSION?
Yes, like all floating floor principles. We are in the context of professional floors intended for industries or traders, but it is the same principle, it will be necessary to make a joint. b) 5 mm are sufficient for quality plastic floors in general (see the installation guide in all cases).
HOW TO COVER THE DILATION?
If the aesthetic result does not matter, you leave the 5 mm in plain view. There is no “technical” obligation to cover an expansion joint in our case. Otherwise, as a second option so that the result is more discreet, we recommend that you make a dark gray or black silicone seal to obtain a finish and the absence of dust. You can also install on the wall with the glue cartridge, any wooden or PVC skirting board. The classic dimensions 12/14 or 19 mm will mainly cover. However, there are no specific accessories; all models are suitable in a room, whatever their use.
FAQ of how to install vinyl siding
- How to cut clip-on vinyl tiles?
A wooden or rubber mallet to clip the slabs together – An ordinary jigsaw with PVC or wood blade equipment – A standard or pendulum circular saw. No special precautions except for the classic safety instructions that you will find in every company.
- How to cut PVC wall tiles?
PVC panels can be easily cut or shortened using a saw (electric) or a sharp cutter. Specialized tools are therefore not necessary.
- How to cut Gerflor tiles?
One answer. Hello, fan or a large cutter and a metal ruler (in this case, make the cuts on an old wooden board). If the cutouts are curved and irregular, use the cutter with care.
- How to cut Dumawall slab?
Dumawall slabs can be easily cut or shortened using a hand saw, table saw, portable circular saw, or jigsaw. Please take all necessary precautions when handling sharp tools.
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How to fix the dump last?
Glue panels directly to smooth surfaces such as plaster or drywall, or just over existing wall tile. If you want to install our panels on rough, uneven walls, you can attach them to framing using nails, staples, or glue.
- How to cut a forex plate?
Forex-type panels are straightforward to miss: a single blade is sufficient. You could do this yourself with a craft knife. At VEDI, however, you will not need to cut your panels since you choose your dimensions to the nearest centimeter.
- How to cut a plastic plate?
For plexiglass sheets, score the plastic with the cutter in several passes to weaken the material, then snap off. More precise than a knife, the scalpel is ideal for making precise straight or curved cuts, thanks to its thin, flexible, and very sharp blade.
- Which jigsaw blade to cut plexiglass?
Cutting the plexiglass with a jigsaw
Use a fine-toothed saw blade, e.g., for metals, preferably non-ferrous metals. We recommend that you lightly mark the cut line on both sides of the plate with a sharp knife to prevent the surface from breaking.
