How To Glue Down Sheet Vinyl Flooring

Protect the floor with masking tape and apply an even coat of adhesive.

How to glue down sheet vinyl flooring.

Apply a bead of seam sealant over the seam. Combine warm water and soap in a bucket then apply it liberally to the glue. Use a notched trowel 1 16 x 1 16 x 3 32 in. Keep the staples as close the edge as possible but not so close that they might tear out.

Use the utility knife to cut straight down the middle of your vinyl floor. Staples from a regular heavy duty shop staple gun are driven into place every two inches all along the perimeter. Roll back the second half of the floor and repeat the gluing process. Get rid of the glue.

Follow the adhesive instructions precisely. Next move about 12 inches to the right or left and cut a strip parallel to the first. The manufacturer will specify the exact adhesive needed. Roll the vinyl as you make your way down the length of the strip.

Glue down the floor. Spread the adhesive with a notched trowel. Then lay wax paper over the seam and press it down with a board and weights overnight. Precisely position the vinyl flooring in the bathroom then reroll one half of the piece.

Notches to spread the adhesive evenly over the floor. Stick adhesive under the loose flooring. Apply the adhesive with a 1 16 wide 1 16 deep and 1 16 apart notched trowel. The sheet vinyl is cut to size.

Cutting in narrow strips makes. A removable or non removal vinyl adhesive is required for adhering vinyl to the subfloor.