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Proper
installation of your vinyl tile can be accomplished in five
steps.
STEP 1:
Layout of the Room
Treat the room as a rectangle and disregard offsets, alcoves,
etc. Find the center points of the two end walls and snap
a chalk line between them. Find the center of the chalk line,
and using a carpenter's square or tile, draw a second chalk
line at the right angles to the first line, and extend it
to the side walls. The room is now divided into four equal
parts.
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STEP 2:
Adjustment of the Border
Starting at the center of the room where the two chalk lines
intersect, lay a row of tile to one end wall and a second
row to one side wall. Measure the distance from the end of
the last tile to the wall. If it is less than 6", move
the center line 6" nearer to the opposite wall. Do this
in both directions. All borders will now be wider than the
tile and it will be easier to cut and fit.
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STEP 3:
Installation of the Tile
Start at the center point and peel release paper backing from
the tiles and place tiles in position, making sure they are
flush with the chalk line and also making sure each tile is
tight against the next tile. Press tiles against sub-floor
for good contact.
If you choose to use a full spread adhesive, follow the adhesive
application instructions carefully on the package.
For best contact, roll the edges of the tiles with a wallpaper
roller or even a rolling pin. Discard release paper in a wastebasket
immediately after removal from tile back as it is very slippery.
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STEP 4:
Fitting of the Border Tile
Without removing the paper backing on the tile, place a loose
tile directly over the last tile in the row. Place a second
tile over the first loose tile so that one end of the tile
is butted up against the wall. Now mark underneath the tile
with a pencil or knife. Cut along the marks, remove release
paper, and lay border tile in place.
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STEP 5:
Fitting Around Irregular Objects
Make a pattern out of heavy paper to fit around pipes or other
irregular objects. Then place the pattern upon the tile and
trace. Cut along the trace lines with scissors or a utility
knife. When done, remove release paper and install the tile.
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