Vinyl and Linoleum Flooring - Newbies to installing vinyl flooring

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garlichickenhi
03-06-09, 04:57 PM
We need to replace our vinyl flooring in the bathroom and we are new to this. Does anyone know if it's recommended to apply some kind of water barrier/sealant first, or is it o.k. to just put the adhesive and then apply the vinyl?

Gunguy45
03-06-09, 05:07 PM
Newb when I did it as well. What kind of flooring underneath?

I did it on older concrete and just put the adhesive, let it tack up..then the vinyl. Plywood might be different.

Go by the makers recommendations.
garlichickenhi
03-06-09, 05:17 PM
Hey thanks for your reply Gunguy. We also have concrete. We actually have to strip 2 layers of sheet vinyl off. So not really necessary to put some kind of water sealant barrier first - right? We're calling all around and this is kinda pricey anyway.
What actually happened is that the vinyl is discolored (black/purple) marks near the base of the toilet. We suspect a small leak (maybe the silicone seal worn out). So gotta fix the toilet and replace the vinyl. Thanks.

Gunguy45
03-06-09, 05:26 PM
Exactly my situation.....

Clean the old stuff well.....scrape..scrape scrape... If any cracks or raised areas, those need to be addressed.

Use the right adhesive..and follow the directions.

Not a Pro..but ours turned out great...with help from folks here.