How To Fit Lino Flooring In A Bathroom

Use a notched trowel 1 16 x 1 16 x 3 32 in.

How to fit lino flooring in a bathroom.

You ll then be able to lay the vinyl a little flatter around the sides of the toilet. However these are not recommended for a bathroom as moisture will often penetrate the seams between them causing mold and mildew to develop in the subfloor while also damaging the tiles from below. Precisely position the vinyl flooring in the bathroom then reroll one half of the piece. These are simple click together tiles or planks that often have cork cushioning beneath the surface which gives them a soft feel underfoot.

Cut 1 4 inch 0 63 centimeter underlayment grade plywood to fit the floor area you plan to cover with linoleum then lay this over the existing floor or subfloor. Once you ve done this you can start slicing upwards to make the vinyl lay flatter around the side of the toilet. Put adhesive on the floor around the fitting and press the vinyl hard into place. Extend the area 12 inches in front of the toilet.

Spread adhesive only where the next tile will be placed so that it does not dry before the next tiles is ready to be laid. Spread the adhesive with a notched trowel. Make a crease in the vinyl by pressing it into the angle between the door frame and the floor and cut along the crease. Use your knife to cut a straight line from this point out towards the edge of the flooring the part which will be behind the toilet.

Allow the new vinyl floor to acclimate to the room by leaving it in the room where it ll be installed for at least 24 hours prior to cutting. 4 carry the roll of linoleum into the bathroom. Roll back the second half of the floor and repeat the gluing process. Continue outward until only tiles abutting the walls remain.

Cutting the floor to fit vinyl flooring is sold in 6 foot and 12 foot widths making it possible to install a seamless floor in smaller rooms such as bathrooms halls and kitchens. Remove the dry fit tiles and spread a dollop of adhesive on the floor using the 1 16 notched trowel. Apply vinyl flooring adhesive at the area of the toilet base with an adhesive trowel.