Vinyl floor tile can appear as luxurious as ceramic tile flooring.
Vinyl floor tiles work well in bathrooms. They are easy to install and durable. If a 12-inch vinyl tile breaks, it can quickly be replaced without having to rip up the entire floor. They are not as slippery as ceramic tiles, making them a far safer alternative in the bathroom. A vinyl tile floor can be installed in less than a day, eliminating an extensive non-use time frame a ceramic floor requires.
Instructions
1. Measure the width and length of the room, using a tape measure. Multiply the length and width and record this number for when you pick the tiles. Divide the total number by the amount of tiles each box contains to figure how many boxes you need. Always round up to the next full box.
2. Sweep away any dust or debris to create a clean, smooth surface, using a broom. If you wash the surface, the floorboard must be dry before you install the tiles.
3. Mark the starting point. The first tile needs to be installed at a perfect 90-degree angle. If you have a traditional vanity, line the first tile up with the edge of the vanity for your starting point. If you prefer, mark the direct center of the room, using a chalk line. Line from each opposite corner to create an X in the middle.
4. Peel back the film on the tile. Line the corners of the floor tile with the edge of the X and begin. Remove the film and firmly press the tile into place. Continue to peel and install the tiles by lining up the edge of the new tile with the edge of the laid tile. Work your way toward the outer walls.
5. Cut the a utility knife, and finish installing around the outer perimeter of the bathroom. If the tiles do not fit perfectly along the edge of the room, you may have to cut them to size. Measure the remaining area along the wall, and create a line marking on the film side of the tile.
6. Cut the template from old film for the toilet and fit it in place. Use film from the older tiles and measure around the base of the toilet. The toilet area is a little tricky, so make a template to cut out the tiles to create a close lay of tiles. This may take one to two tries, but once you get the template, trace it on the back of a tile, cut it out, and place the tile.
7. Apply a thin line of caulking around the base of the toilet, sink, and bathtub to create a waterproof seal. Wipe away excess caulk with a wet finger.
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