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From the old floor

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a new floor.

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What’s in it for you?

By replacing the old floor, you may:

• Enhance the aesthetic look of your house• Increase your house resale value• Decrease your floor maintenance• Have the new vinyl floor installed in few hours• Most vinyl floors have a lifetime warranty from

manufacturer• By installing it yourself, save ~75% of total floor

remodeling cost. Or save 50% and your time, I know a good contractor.

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BENEFITS:1. Design flexibility – vinyl sheet tiles are available in many styles & colors. The installation can be laid out in patterns to customize a logo or guide the traffic.2. Resilience – reduces noise & provides comfort underfoot.3. Durability - Vinyl flooring is durable and time-tested, maintaining its beauty under heavy foot traffic and use. It is moisture and stain resistant, so spills can be easily removed. When compared with alternative materials, vinyl offers an attractive installed cost with economical maintenance over the life of the floor. 4. Aesthetics - Today's vinyl floors are made to enhance the aesthetic features of an interior environment. While often mimicking the look of other hard surfaces, they are "warmer" than ceramic tile.5. Safety features - A wide range of both tile and sheet vinyl floors is available with enhanced slip-retardant surfaces. These floors are suitable for a variety of commercial and institutional applications. Because they are vinyl, these slip-resistant surfaces can be easily cleaned. Check with manufacturers for vinyl floors designed to meet other special needs like static control. 6. Healthcare applications - Vinyl flooring is frequently used in healthcare facilities because it is nearly impervious to water, offering a significant sanitary advantage over carpeting. 7. Sports facilities - Sheet vinyl flooring products can provide an attractive alternative to expensive wood flooring systems in gymnasiums, exercise rooms and other recreational areas.

LIMITATIONS:

1. Some vinyl floors can be susceptible to tears when heavy or sharp objects (such as cans or knives) are dropped. In addition, they can be subject to permanent indentation from static loads or damage from rolling loads.

2. Vinyl flooring may not be recommended for automotive maintenance areas or automotive showroom areas unless the flooring is protected from oil spills and contact with rubber tires.

3. In addition, vinyl flooring is not recommended for outdoor installation, where excessive heat, cold or sunlight may cause fading and discoloration.

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INSTALLATION:1. Measure the room & determine how many tiles are needed2. Read the laminate instructions3. Tools: scissors, utility knife, carpenter’s square, pencil, measuring tape4. Ensure the subfloor is flat and smooth5. In my case, I installed the new vinyl tiles over the old ones – it worked like a champ6. For irregular shapes, some advise creating a paper template for the floor layout. I did not, but cut the individual tiles to fit as needed7. Apply caulk at the edges8. Enjoy your new floor

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MAINTENANCE:1. Use a hard surface floor attachment when vacuuming the floor2. Use non-rubber protective mats in front of doors, to eliminate gritty sand from getting onto the floorcover3. Install felt floor protectors on all furniture legs used on vinyl flooring4. Dust mop or vacuum at least twice a week; sweep the floor as often as needed5. Really enjoy your new floor

9The bathroom – took about 3 hours

10The hallway – 3 hours labor

11The kitchen – about 5 hours