![]() ![]() The score-and-snap method can be difficult, so cut with a circular saw, jigsaw or handsaw. The final row of vinyl flooring planks usually must be cut lengthwise to fit. Finish Subsequent RowsĬontinue laying rows of vinyl flooring planks. Always use a floor tapping block between the mallet and the board to avoid damaging the board’s edge. It may be necessary to tap the new board on the edge to snug it against the other board. ![]() The tongue of the new plank fits into the groove of the second plank. With most floors of this type, the installer holds the plank at about a 15 degree angle to the already installed plank. Begin Second RowĪttach the vinyl flooring planks by locking them into place from the side. For example, if the first plank of the first row is a full-size 48 inches long, the first plank of the second row should be either 16 or 32 inches long. Aim for joints to hit at about the 1/3rd or 2/3rd mark of the plank on the adjacent row. Planks’ short joints should be staggered for better stability and for visual effect. When the row is finished, slide it into place against the wall’s spacers. You can also use a specially designed floor plank cutting tool to make precision cross-cuts in the flooring material. It’s often helpful to snap the board over your knee, but be cautious of flying fragments. Cut the plank by scoring two or three times against the straight edge, then snapping the two pieces apart from the back. Complete First RowĪt the end, cut the last board to fit the remaining space. This helps the first row to fit tighter against the wall, with less chance of visible gaps. Remove Tongues of First Row PlanksĪs you install the first row, use the utility knife to slice off the tongues from the planks. If the boards do not snap into place by hand, tap with a mallet. Attach the short sides of planks by pushing the top plank’s tongue straight down into the receiving groove of the adjacent plank. Install the entire row of planks for that row. Begin by dry-fitting 6 to 12 inches away from the wall. The planks’ grooves should face the room (tongues facing the wall). If the number is less than 8 inches, subtract enough inches from the first board so that the final board in the row will be longer than 8 inches. If the resulting number is greater than 8 inches, install a full-size first plank. Divide that measurement by the length of each plank. With the tape measure, measure the floor’s length. The goal is for no plank to be less than 8 inches long. You will either lay a full- or partial-size first plank. Set aside the trim for reuse or purchase new baseboards. Use a pry bar to gently pry back the top of the molding. Remove Baseboardsīaseboards, shoe molding and other types of molding on the room’s perimeter must be removed. If flooring an entire house, run the planks in the direction of the house’s longest sides. You may want to change the direction of the boards if there are extenuating circumstances, such as the need to parallel the direction of flooring in an adjacent room. Generally, lay the planks in the direction of the room’s longest side. Plan Layoutĭecide which direction you will install the planks. Remove loose debris by sweeping or using a shop vacuum. With a putty knife, scrape away dried drywall compound, paint or mud. With the hammer, pound down protruding nails or remove and replace with screws. It should be level to within a 1/4-inch or less slope or rise per 10 feet (horizontal), with no bumps or dips. While we work hard to provide accurate and up to date information that we think you will find relevant, Forbes Home does not and cannot guarantee that any information provided is complete and makes no representations or warranties in connection thereto, nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof. The compensation we receive from advertisers does not influence the recommendations or advice our editorial team provides in our articles or otherwise impact any of the editorial content on Forbes Home. Second, we also include links to advertisers’ offers in some of our articles these “affiliate links” may generate income for our site when you click on them. This site does not include all companies or products available within the market. The compensation we receive for those placements affects how and where advertisers’ offers appear on the site. First, we provide paid placements to advertisers to present their offers. This compensation comes from two main sources. To help support our reporting work, and to continue our ability to provide this content for free to our readers, we receive compensation from the companies that advertise on the Forbes Home site. The Forbes Home editorial team is independent and objective. ![]()
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