Double Cutting Sheet Vinyl

If you re joining together two sections of mohawk flexible fiberglass vinyl flooring you want your job to appear as seamless as possible.

Double cutting sheet vinyl. Vinyl sheet flooring beautifully coordinates with any decor. Work your way down carefully making several v cuts until the vinyl rests flat. Spread out the vinyl on a clean floor that is larger than the template tape the template to it and cut the vinyl to shape. Modified loose lay vinyl is cut in place and held down in heavy traffic areas with double sided tape.

Using a double cu. Double cut for a tight fit. Cut the second sheet along the line of the straightedge holding the knife as vertical as possible. Lay out and cut a template just as you would for standard sheet vinyl.

Sheet vinyl flooring also contains both a wear layer and a top coat to protect it from scuffs and scratches much like vinyl planks and tiles. Because it s relatively thin lay flat vinyl can be cut in a single pass with a straight concave or hook blade. To repair flooring using the double cutting technique start by taping the replacement patch over the damaged area photo 2. Your particular brand of loose lay vinyl may require a slightly different size expansion gap so read the manufacturer s directions carefully.

The pvc wear layer is easy to clean and protects the floor against scuffs dents and scratches for long lasting beauty. The exotic acacia wood pattern of the redwood the exotic acacia wood pattern of the redwood acacia 12 ft. Place a straightedge a steel rule or framing square works well on top of the patch. Cut the vinyl from the top down to where it touches the floor.

Double cut the seam by holding a straightedge along the desired seam location and cutting through both pieces of vinyl with a sharp utility knife. Keep the knife perpendicular to the flooring. Since the sections have. Trim around outside corners or other protruding objects by making a vertical slice down the sheet.

Whether you are connecting large sheets of vinyl or small tiles the double cut method allows you to cut two pieces of vinyl at the same time. Hold the straightedge in position and fold back the first sheet. To fit inside corners cut the vinyl in v shaped cuts where it overlaps. Full spread adhesive you spread either a releasable or permanent adhesive over the subfloor or existing floor then lay down the sheet vinyl.

Be sure to position the patch so that its pattern aligns exactly with the pattern on the flooring.