New Vinyl Floor

Tools:

broom
dust pan
bucket
sponge
gloves
small pry bar
putty knife
notched trowel
wire brush
sandpaper and sanding block
carpenter's square
adjustable wrench
rolling pin
scissors
utility knife
tape measure
floor covering, vinyl trim and adhesive

Steps:

2. If you're planning a substantial bathroom makeover that involves replacing the vanity, go ahead and remove the sink and vanity.

3. Next remove the toilet. Turn off water supply to toilet, flush it and use a sponge and bucket to mop up remaining water in toilet tank.

4. Unbolt the toilet from the floor, disconnect the water line at the tank, and then remove toilet.

5. Slide the putty knife under the vinyl, peel it back and pull away. Use the putty knife to scrape up any backing left on the floor (figure B).

6. Smooth out surface with sandpaper and a wire brush. Vacuum and thoroughly clean the surface.

7. Measure dimensions of floor, adding four inches to each measurement. Lay out new floor covering in garage or other work area and mark it for cutting (figure C).

8. Place a piece of lumber underneath flooring to act as a cutting board and cut the piece with a utility knife.

9. Back in the bathroom, lay the cut piece of flooring in position, with excess curling up surrounding walls. Take scissors and carefully cut flooring in a corner until cut is flush with floor (figure D). Be careful not to cut too far.

10. Use a carpenter's square to press the flooring up against the wall and score a cut along the border until the excess is completely cut out and the floor fits snug into position (figure E). Finally, be sure to cut out a hole for the toilet.

11. Roll back half the flooring and use the notched trowel to apply adhesive to that half of the floor (figure F).

12. Replace flooring over the adhesive and use the rolling pin to press flooring down and remove any air pockets. Start at the center and work out toward the walls with the rolling pin.

13. If you're hungry, now is a good time to take a break and grab a bite to eat (figure G).

14. Once back to work, roll back other half of floor and repeat the adhesive process.

15. Next apply the same adhesive to the back of vinyl trim with a putty knife (figure H). Press trim firmly against the wall along the perimeter of the room (figure I).

16. Put toilet back into position. Make sure to use a new wax seal. Now, step back and admire your new floor (figure J).