How to Patch Vinyl Flooring in Your Home

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Remove damaged area       Apply adhesive                 Seal seams

Since vinyl flooring is soft, it’s prone to damage. To repair a damaged area:

1. Cut Damaged Section: Use a utility knife and straight edge to carefully cut around the damaged section. Follow the flooring pattern to make the patch less obvious.
2. Remove Damaged Section: Take out the damaged flooring section.
3. Clean Subfloor: Remove any adhesive on the subfloor.
4. Cut Patch: Use a utility knife and straight edge to cut a matching patch that fits the opening.
5. Glue Patch: Glue the patch in place with vinyl adhesive.
6. Remove Excess Glue: Clean up any excess glue with mineral spirits.
7. Seal Seams: Use vinyl seam sealer to meld the patch to the original floor.

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