INTRODUCTION
continues from Do It Yourself – LAY YOUR OWN SHEET VINYL
An expert vinyl layer shows how a complete novice can lay domestic sheet vinyl
to complicated floor shapes with every trick in the book.’
I have chosen this particular bathroom, Toilet, and Laundry area(see images above). This area has nearly all the problems a DIY sheet vinyl layer will encounter. All in one spot. Including fitting (one piece) large sheet vinyl into a small complicated area.
Knowledge of these following techniques will be helpful for installing sheet vinyl into Caravans, Motor Homes, and any small intricate areas where laying a pattern square to the room is achievable, With no need to lay boring marbled or bland, polished concrete non-patterns simply because patterns are too complicated and never seem to run straight.
This image (above) is a typical modern soft ‘felt back’ sheet vinyl. These vinyls come in a general width of 4 metres. At this time, imitation plank patterns are very popular.
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Small areas can be difficult to lay square and true, especially in areas where it is not possible to align the sheet vinyl with a longer wall. Our intended area is one of these. so we shall be placing some guide marks on the walls.
A little extra time lining up the sheet square to the walls can sometimes be favourable to simply laying a marble patternless sheet. Patterned ‘end of rolls’ also have the advantage of a better discount on “END OF ROLL” specials. Many people will avoid patterns for caravans, etc. Floorcoverings sales staff know this: the patternless remnants and ends of rolls sell faster. (lesser discount)
Previously I mentioned
That these newer felt-backed sheet vinyls are a gift to ‘Do It Yourself’ enthusiasts.
The extra padding on the underside will cover most minor shortcomings of floor surfaces. And they will lay quite nicely without adhesives. This is Excellent because Glueing sheet vinyl to the floor can be tricky and messy for the inexperienced Vinyl layer.
They are easily folded (carefully) so that The D.I.Y person can wrangle them into uncompromising areas. Like small caravans, toilets, children’s cubby houses, and mobile homes.
I unfolded this piece of vinyl from the previous page
it is wrinkle-free and lays flat. Although I did make sure that
I did not step on the folded bit
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I unfolded this piece of Vinyl from the previous page
It is wrinkle-free and lays flat. Although I did make sure that I did not step on the folded bit
It probably helps to have a warm North Queensland climate to remove wrinkles. But in cold climates, the Woman of the house Hair dryer will remove any creases (not too hot)