Although hardwearing, vinyl can be damaged by sharp objects or by heat, such as a cigarette burn. Re-covering an entire floor is expensive, but where vinyl has a pattern, such as “tiling,” it can be used to aid the repair process. If you use this technique, be sure that the junctions between the patch and existing vinyl are firmly stuck down. Otherwise people may trip over them.
Learn how to remove and replace a damaged section of vinyl flooring.
TOOLS
- utility knife
- seam roller
- scissors
MATERIALS
- double-sided tape
- tape
Cut a Vinyl Patch
Cut a section of new vinyl slightly larger than the damaged “tile” area
Tape this piece loosely over the damaged area, making sure that it is aligned exactly with the pattern.
Use a utility knife to cut through both layers of vinyl, using the “tile” edge as a guide line
Remove the Damaged Vinyl
Remove both sections of vinyl. As you lift out the damaged section, the cut shape will be revealed underneath.
Position and Secure the New Vinyl
Apply double-sided tape around all the edges of the revealed section of floor.
Position the new vinyl section. Press down its edges, as well as those of the remaining old section. A seam roller is ideal for this
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