skrams wrote:
How do you install sheet vinyl? I assume the point is to do it in one piece, but I don't see how it's manouverable.
There are two basic ways to get the sheet vinyl to accomodate the floor it covers: 1)measure for rough cuts, allowing an inch or so of extra material against all edges. The vinyl sheet is then creased where it abuts a wall or fixture and is trimmed in place. 2) Make a template (pattern) and cut the sheet before installation. There are very few installations that I have used a template. Typically, I would use red rosin paper, cut it short of the edges and mark the template with a square, transferring that line plus the width of the square onto the sheet to cut. If there are many obstacles, this is the method of choice.
For just general placement, the vinyl sheet can be folded gently so that it can be unfurled into position. It helps to anchor the sheet with a loaded tool box or some weight.
If you buy a tightly rolled remnant of sheet vinyl (typical), unroll it and let it sit in the sun for a short time. Make sure you clean the back off before installation.
