How To Lay Down Vinyl Flooring Tiles

Use the 3 4 5 triangle method shown to snap a line perpendicular to the first also aligned with the edge of a tile.

How to lay down vinyl flooring tiles.

It s a floating floor which means it isn t fastened to the subfloor it just lies there. It requires only basic skills minimal time and a few tools. However self stick tile also requires a precise eye when setting the first tile and those in the first row adjoining it. Self stick vinyl tile also called peel and stick tile is a do it yourselfer s dream material.

Loose lay tile to check the size of cut pieces. For solid vinyl tiles vct or vinyl composition tiles place each one flat perfectly aligned with the row and snugly abutting the previous tile. 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. Do not slide the tiles when laying them as this will drag the adhesive.

Wipe away or use a knife to peel away any adhesive that gets into the seams between planks. Snap a chalk line across the center of the room parallel to the most prominent wall and aligned with the edge of a tile. It comes in tiles and planks but this article covers planks only and uses a product called adura locksolid.