You love the versatility of vinyl flooring. It is easy to care for and easy to clean. Unfortunately, the current floor you have is starting to show wear and tear and there are noticeable places that could use some extra attention.

Perhaps you dropped a sharp object and it made a nick. Or maybe the damage is more noticeable. Either way, you need to learn some tricks that will help you repair vinyl flooring, and fast.

Keep in mind that if the damage is severe, it may be beyond the realm of a simple home improvement. In this case, you may either want to hire a professional to repair it or get a new floor.

But, for minor nicks to a medium amount of damage, you may be able to repair vinyl flooring yourself. Here are some tips. In fact, you can repair even the more damaged parts if you know what to do.

Get the proper tools

In order to repair vinyl flooring, you will need the proper tools. This includes a putty knife, some vinyl flooring adhesive, seam roller, masking tape, patch material, and extra vinyl from the initial installation. Depending on the nature of the repair, you may not need all of these tools.

Assess the damage

Before you begin, you’ll want to look for all the possible nicks and damaged parts that may need attention. It’s easier to do all the repairs at once rather than wait and do it on an “as found” basis. Also consider that you may not want to repair every single nick and spot. You may be able to get away with only repairing visible damage.

Minor damage

When considering where and how to repair vinyl flooring, keep in mind that the more minor it is, the easier it is. For this type of repair, which includes small nicks and loose seams, all you need is vinyl floor adhesive and a putty knife. All you do is lift up the area with the putty knife and work some adhesive underneath. This helps plump up the nick or loose seam and also fixes it in place.

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Bad damage

Do you have any places on your floor that are badly damaged and nicked? Examples of bad damage include burn marks and deep grooves and nicks. Instead of lifting up the vinyl with a putty knife and putting down adhesive, consider cutting out the damage and applying a patch or a piece of leftover vinyl.

This, however, requires advanced technique and it may be simpler to read about how to do this in a home improvement book. The basic idea is that you cut the patch to fit the space, apply adhesive, and set it down.

Seam roller

Keep in mind that no matter what you do to the floor, whether applying a patch or just applying extra adhesive, you will probably need to make use of the seam roller. This releases any air pockets and keeps the floor looking even and consistent.

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