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  • Vinyl Flooring Installation
  • From "DIY to the Rescue"
    episode DTTR-503F


    The DIY to the Rescue team starts on the floor by cleaning off any bumps and debris for a smooth surface. They then roll out the vinyl and make a first cut to make it easier to handle.

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    PHOTO

    Figure A
    PHOTO

    Figure B
    PHOTO

    Figure C
    PHOTO

    Figure D
    Materials:

    Utility knife
    Tape measure
    Pencil
    V-notched trowel
    Floor roller
    Mastic
    Flooring

    Vinyl Flooring Installation

    1. Lay out vinyl (figure A).

    2. Cut the vinyl.

    3. Lay in place and make any trimmings needed on the edges (figure B).

    4. Roll back half the vinyl floor, lay mastic on floor with 1/8" V-notched trowel (figure C).

    5. Let it tack up and roll the vinyl in place.

    6. Repeat the same process for the other half.

    7. Then, roll entire floor with floor roller (figure D).


    RESOURCES :

    Armstrong Ceiling and Flooring
    Website: www.armstrong.com

    HITACHI Power Tools
    Website: www.hitachi.com

    Porter Cable Power Tools
    Website: www.deltaportercable.com

    Delta Power Tools
    Website: www.deltaportercable.com

    Klein Tools
    Website: www.kleintools.com

    Waterloo Industries
    Website: www.waterlooindustries.com

    Magnetic Alliance Brand Integration
    We apologize no contact information is available.

    Gladiator Garageworks by Whirlpool
    Website: www.gladiatorgw.com

    Glidden Paint
    Website: www.glidden.com

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:


  • Gutter Repair
  • Landscaping Basics
  • Flooring
  • UV Air Sanitizer
  • Replacement Windows
  • Planter, Self-Watering
  • Hand-Painted Glasses
  • Choose Washer/Dryer
  • Backsplash Installation
  • Hand-Painted Bowls
  • Prepare for Vacation
  • Maintain Garage Door
  • Disinfect Bathroom
  • Romance Kit
  • Curb Appeal
  • Transport Equipment
  • Installing Undermount
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Family Scrapbook
  • Ice Candle
  • Selecting Doors
  • Spark Plug, Changing
  • Maintain Cabinets
  • Front Door Facelift
  • Change Windowpane