How to seam vinyl sheet flooring.
Heat seam vinyl flooring.
When a room larger than 6 by 12 foot requires a vinyl floor you will need to correctly seam the material to ensure the floor remains waterproof.
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How to seam vinyl flooring.
The vinylfix mix2match repair kit was developed as an easy customized repair solution for wpc linoleum vinyl vinyl composition tile vct luxury vinyl tile and plank.
In this instructional video you will learn the basics.
Heat weld seams that are splitting or pulling out are often referred to as cold spots which means the vinyl welding rod and flooring did not get hot enough to achieve a strong monolithic bond.
Heat welding vinyl floor with heat gun hot air gun.
Clean the vinyl flooring seam using seam cleaner and a cloth applicator from the seam sealer kit.
This product is designed to economically seal seams in sheet flooring and keep debris and water from collecting in seams.
Solid weld rod note.
Work in 8 inch lengths rubbing the seam vigorously in a back and forth motion to remove any dust or adhesive from the seam edges and adding more seam cleaner when the cloth dries out.
This non flammable solvent free vinyl sealer saves time and costs compared to heat welding on commercial vinyl applications.
This kit allows you to repair many different types of damage on flooring and molding.
Remember heat welded seams are primarily used in aseptic or clean areas to prevent joints where bacteria and pathogens can collect.
If you love boring flooring like i do you might want to learn some history about the fine art of heat welding flooring seams heat welding made its debut in 1960s and 1970s in the united states with welded vinyl sheet flooring and welding rods produced by a then little european company known as tarkett.
Chemical and heat welded seams with thread are typical seam treatments for interior sheet vinyl installations but can be problematic with exterior installs.
Roberts 7500 vinyl seam sealer is a strong and durable seaming adhesive.
