How To Lay Down Vinyl Flooring Tiles

Self stick vinyl tile also called peel and stick tile is a do it yourselfer s dream material.

How to lay down vinyl flooring tiles.

It comes in tiles and planks but this article covers planks only and uses a product called adura locksolid. Self stick vinyl floor tiles are a great flooring option because they are durable affordable easy to install and available in a variety of styles and colors. 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.

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. However self stick tile also requires a precise eye when setting the first tile and those in the first row adjoining it. Do not slide the tiles when laying them as this will drag the adhesive. Luxury vinyl flooring lvp is similar to sheet vinyl but it s thicker more durable and easier to install.

Loose lay tile to check the size of cut pieces. Wipe away or use a knife to peel away any adhesive that gets into the seams between planks. For solid vinyl tiles vct or vinyl composition tiles place each one flat perfectly aligned with the row and snugly abutting the previous tile.