How to Fix Bubbles in Allure Flooring

Repairing Small Air Bubbles

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  Puncture the air bubble with a sharp object such as a sewing needle or the pointed edge of a utility knife. Allow the air to seep from under the vinyl flooring until the bubble disappears.

• 2

  Lay a white hand towel over the affected area and apply heat from a blow dryer for three to five minutes. This softens the vinyl adhesive and Allure flooring, allowing you to create a flat surface.

• 3

  Place a heavy object, such as a brick or a stack of books, on top of the white cloth. Leave the weight there for at least one hour to allow the adhesive to reharden.

• 4

  Remove the weight and the white towel. Allow the flooring to dry for at least 12 hours before cleaning.

• 5

  Insert the tip of a glue-filled syringe into the hole and add a few drops of glue if the repair doesn't hold, advise the experts at On the House. Then place wax paper between the floor and the weight while the glue dries.

Repairing Larger Air Bubbles

• 6

  Blast the air bubble with heat from a blow dryer for one to three minutes, or until the vinyl begins to soften slightly.

• 7

  Cut a slit through the bubble's center with a utility knife. Carefully lift the two edges of flooring around the bubble and scrape the old glue from the Allure flooring's underside with a razor blade.

• 8

  Slip on rubber gloves and apply a new coating of vinyl adhesive to the flooring's underside with a small paintbrush. Allow the adhesive to sit and become tacky for approximately two to four minutes, or according to the manufacturer's directions.

• 9

  Press the flooring's edges against the subfloor and cover the repaired area with a white towel. Place a heavy object on the white towel and allow it to remain for at least 24 hours.

• 10

  Remove the weight and the white towel. Examine the flooring and scrape away any excess vinyl adhesive with a razor blade.