OT - MAN WORK - Fitting Vinyl

Idi Amin

Idi Amin

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Hi All,

Could do with some advice. Just bought a new house and have opted for Vinyl as oppose to tiles in 2 of the bathrooms. Just seems easier should we ever need it up and to like put down.

Question is, is it relatively straight forward to put down?? Should I prep with 2/3mm ply still?? I see if comes in Vinyl tiles too, do these need any special tools for cutting/shaping??

And on the topic of home improvements.....

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I don't know if I can answer this as I'm not a man but I fitted my own bathroom vinyl. Just need a good Stanley knife and some sealant (clear or white depending on choice) for round the edges and jobs a good un. <ok>
 
Pretty easy mate, just over measure it slightly then cut it down to size, with a good Stanley as Charlie says, once it's in. Don't know about prep as the floor I did was already flatter than Paris Hilton's chest.
 
Mr. Hat said:
Pretty easy mate, just over measure it slightly then cut it down to size, with a good Stanley as Charlie says, once it's in. Don't know about prep as the floor I did was already flatter than Paris Hilton's chest.
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My floor was boarded out with 3mm hardboard (from memory) so was nice and flat.
 
Charlie1 said:
I don't know if I can answer this as I'm not a man but I fitted my own bathroom vinyl. Just need a good Stanley knife and some sealant (clear or white depending on choice) for round the edges and jobs a good un. <ok>
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Good grief! DIY advice from a woman! She'll be getting a shed next!:bandit:
 
I will probably have a bash myself......I mean, how hard can it be if a female can do it <whistle> (only joking Charlie)

Will probably get some 3mm boarding and skirting as suggested to cover up any uneven cut edges.
 
Maurice Moss said:
I will probably have a bash myself......I mean, how hard can it be if a female can do it <whistle> (only joking Charlie)

Will probably get some 3mm boarding and skirting as suggested to cover up any uneven cut edges.
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The sealant will cover any little imperfections in the edges. It's not as hard to do as you think. Just take your time, don't rush it and make sure your Stanley knife is sharp. You can do it champ.
 
The pro's lay vinyl like it's easy but they've been doing it for years. One told me that if I ever wanted to lay it on my own I was to make a huge template out of cardboard and newspaper and masking tape it together. The newspaper was used round the intricate parts like the toilet bowl and door jambs and openings. Lift it up and lay it on top of the vinyl and trace round. Told me not to put beading round or seal it until it had been 'treaded in' as it expands a little. I did use this method and it worked to perfection but my 'en suite' bathroom is very small and was pretty easy.
 
Maurice Moss said:
I will probably have a bash myself......I mean, how hard can it be if a female can do it <whistle> (only joking Charlie)

Will probably get some 3mm boarding and skirting as suggested to cover up any uneven cut edges.
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The key to a good finish is in the knife. Again as Charlie said, make sure it's sharp, get a brand new good quality blade on it. I borrowed a carpet fitters knife and it did a Sterling job over your average Stanley.

Just don't try to cut it straight to fit and lay it in, leave an inch or so over hang off each edge, then once you've got it down on the floor go round and cut it into a perfect fit. If you've a steady hand and a good knife you should be able to get a perfect finish and not really need any sealant round the edges to hide blemishes.

Mines went down a treat, fit nice and snug just under the skirting board and round the edges of the sink/bath/bog bowl. Was straight on a concrete floor though, so maybe it won't be possible to get such a fit on a wooden floor.
 
I've done a small bathroom in our house twice over the years but I was never happy with it, so the third time I got someone in to do it properly.

Though I'm a picky bastard.
 
Jesus H Christ.

A Plastic shed?

What the hell is that abomination?? I feel violated.

MODS! MODS! I demand a clean up of this shed! Erm, Thread! Make a My Little Pony thread or sommat for the witch!

Ok, back to the subject in hand. Templates. Quality sharp blade (carpet cutter style). Over cut to start. Take your time. All top advice.
 
Happy Tiger said:
Jesus H Christ.

A Plastic shed?

What the hell is that abomination?? I feel violated.

MODS! MODS! I demand a clean up of this shed! Erm, Thread! Make a My Little Pony thread or sommat for the witch!

Ok, back to the subject in hand. Templates. Quality sharp blade (carpet cutter style). Over cut to start. Take your time. All top advice.
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The plastic sheds are really good actually. Easy to put up, no rotting, no painting, nice window, double front doors, can take all your stuff and have 3 bikes in mine as well, floor is sealed so no mice etc, nice even sturdy floor which comes with it, shelves also come with it and looks bloody good in the garden too, it's a lovely taupe colour.

Also Olly, ALWAYS read the instructions.
 
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