How to Patch Vinyl Flooring in Your Home
Flooring, Repairs and Installation, Video by Danny Lipford
Remove damaged area Apply adhesive Seal seams
Since vinyl floor are soft, they’re prone to damage. To repair a damaged area:
- Use a utility knife and straight edge to carefully cut around the damaged section. Follow the flooring pattern to make the patch less obvious.
- Take out the damaged flooring section.
- Remove any adhesive on the subfloor.
- Use a utility knife and straight edge to cut a matching patch that fits the opening.
- Glue the patch in place with vinyl adhesive.
- Clean up any excess glue with mineral spirits.
- Use vinyl seam sealer to meld the patch to the original floor.
