Installing vinyl flooring tiles in bathrooms
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 7:23 PM
Vinyl flooring is a good material for bathrooms for many reasons, with it being warm, easy on the feet, waterproof and easy to clean when various substances from soap to toothpaste are spilt on it. All this and it offers durability, long life and good value for money.
These may all be excellent reasons for choosing vinyl tiles as bathroom flooring, but the next stage is to make sure they are fitted correctly in place, so you can enjoy the benefits of having them. For those learning how to lay lino flooring, this can be done without having to hire a professional and thus saving money.
Firstly, the number of tiles required must be established. The simple answer is to measure the width and length of the bathroom and multiply one by the other. Once the area is established, ask the seller for the number of tiles needed to cover this area. It may help to get some extra tiles, so you have some spare in the event of any mishaps. A sharp utility knife should be used where you have to cut a tile to shape it round an unusual wall or a rounded fixture like the base of the toilet.
Before installation of the bathroom flooring lino, it is important to pay some attention to the surface the tiles will be added to. These will not correct any imperfections themselves so it is important to repair any cracks and even out any undulating parts first, so that the tiles can be laid on a smooth, stable surface.
Putting the tiles down and keeping them there is the name of the game and this may depend on the product type. Many tiles are of a simple peel-and-stick kind. In this case, you take off the backing paper and simply pop them in place. These kinds of tile do avoid having glue and fumes oozing around. If you do have to apply adhesive, make sure you don't use too much and that any spillages are quickly cleaned up.
Vinyl flooring bathroom-style is a great way to ensure your wet feet are served by a good surface to step on when you climb out of the bath or shower. By following these tips, it should be a fairly straightforward DIY job.
