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So you’ve decided vinyl flooring isthe best flooring optionfor you.
Unlike tile or hardwood, vinyl flooring is pretty easy for a DIYer to install.
So, what are you waiting for?
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If you cut the vinyl sheet too small, it’s virtually impossible to install it successfully.
Warning
Using dull utility knife blades is much more dangerous than using sharp blades.
Relief the Corners
The first cuts will be in each corner.
This allows the vinyl to rest closer to the walls by preventing bunching in the corner.
you’ve got the option to always cut more, but cutting too much is irreversible.
Locate each vent and press down on the vinyl to confirm its location.
Starting in the middle of the vent, use a utility knife to cut toward each corner.
Next, simply cut the excess material along the edges of the vent.
For thin vinyl tiles, a sharp utility knife will cut directly through the material.
Forvinyl plankflooring, a utility knife will score the material, allowing you to snap it at the score.
For those that aren’t confident using a utility knife, vinyl flooring cutters are available.
Other common tools that work great for cutting vinyl arecircular saws,miter saws, jigsaws, and handsaws.
