Replacing A Damaged Vinyl Tile

About the book author gary and peg hedstrom are self taught repair masters with experience in carpentry plumbing appliance repair and more.

Replacing a damaged vinyl tile.

Clean dust or dirt from inside the damaged area with a damp rag and smooth rough edges with the enclosed sandpaper. If the tile only has a thin hairline crack in it you can fill it with an epoxy. Tiles can sustain damage for other reasons though and some may call for a little extra effort on your your part. At this video i would like to share with you one method of flooring vinyl plank replacement.

Obtain an extra vinyl flooring replacement tile that matches the damaged tile you removed. Tape around the damage. Replacement vinyl tile heat gun or iron tile adhesive putty knife notched trowel mineral spirits rags rolling pin. If your vinyl flooring is made from sheets instead of individual tiles take the piece you cut from your floor and use it as a template to cut a new piece from a new sheet of flooring.

If you re replacing a tile because it has been scratched or torn by an appliance or piece of furniture the procedure is straightforward. Or for a more diy option try using wood glue and nail polish. Cut out any loose fragments with a utility knife. It is simply a matter of heating and removing the damaged tile and replacing it with a new one.

Remove the damaged vinyl section. It should take a lot to destroy one of these planks but in my experience there s always that one kid who can destroy the indestructible. The easy maintenance of vinyl and linoleum flooring makes it ideal for bathrooms kitchens and other busy areas. You need just a small tub of tile adhesive.

The best scenario for repairing a damaged tile is if you have extra tiles available. A word of caution. Unclick the rest of the vinyl until you reach the damaged area. If replacing a tile isn t in your budget or if the tile isn t badly damaged you can repair the tile.

That kid is my kid. If the tile is too badly cracked to repair it you can just replace the damaged tile. 4 click in the new vinyl tiles or planks and replace the rest of the vinyl back to the wall. Remove the damaged tile and glue in a new one.