How to Replace the Vinyl Flooring That Is Rolled Up on the Wall

Vinyl flooring provides an attractive alternative to tile that's generally less expensive and easy to clean. The disadvantage with vinyl, however, is that vinyl is not as durable. Vinyl can tear, dent and, in some cases, roll up against a wall over time. Although the entire flooring can be removed, a cheaper option is to replace only the rolled portion. Although removing the damaged area may be intimidating, replacing only that portion of the floor is a straightforward task that requires considerably less effort and expense than replacing the entire floor.

Flooring knife
Straightedge
Multipurpose flooring adhesive
Wallboard knife
J-roller

Instructions

- 1
  Cut through the damaged portion of flooring with a flooring knife to create a box or rectangle. Use a straightedge as a guide when making the cut.
- 2
  Peel the cut piece away from the floor.
- 3
  Lay the cut piece onto the replacement flooring. It is critical to match the pattern of the cut piece with that of the replacement flooring.
- 4
  Cut through the replacement flooring with the flooring knife, using the edges of the old piece as a guide.
- 5
  Spread a 3-inch-wide band of multipurpose flooring adhesive to the underlying floor with a wallboard knife. Apply the adhesive next to the edge of the existing vinyl floor and against the edge of the wall.
- 6
  Position one side of the new piece onto the flooring adhesive and against the edge of the existing vinyl floor, then gradually roll the new piece over the adhesive.
- 7
  Press the edges of the new piece into the adhesive with a J-roller.

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