How to Install Peel & Stick Vinyl flooring in RV
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2022
- How to install Vinyl Peel n Stick flooring in an RV. Tips and tricks on how we did our flooring
1. You make a bad cut, don’t throw away the plank, you can use that piece in another area.
2. Really plan out your design before you start laying the floor down
3. Save the backings of the planks to use as templates for custom cuts
4. Have fun and challenge yourself to a project you think you won’t be able to do, you might surprise yourself! ;)
Here is the link to the flooring we chose…
amzn.to/3OSFI8N
Let me know what you think! Any tips and tricks for me please leave in the comments! Always up to learning new tricks!
#beforeandafter #rv #howto
Awesome, this is so helpful. We bought some to experiment with for our flooring.
I’m so glad this is going to help someone :). I can’t wait to see your videos on it, I’ve been extremely busy with work and it’s honestly really hard to post my own videos lol. When I get free moments I hop on your channel and tune in you guys have amazing content and I love the workmanship you guys do with the quality of work! Can’t wait to see your floors! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!!! Thanks again!
Awesome thank you much! I totally understand trying to film when stuff is going on! Appreciate the help!
@@JoeandEmmaLee absolutely! Thank you as well for the help!!!!
I used the exactl flooring in my camper. I ended up pulling it all off the folli6year, and sprayed 3m adhesive on the existing floor, so it would have a double bond.
Haven’t had to do that thank God! That sounds like a great suggestion!
Measure from the wall, and the already installed piece to mark each side of the circle cut out then find something similar in size and trace your circle
I love it!!! When I find my next project I’m trying this… you have no idea how much ideas help so thank you!!!!
Another way to do that toilet piece, measure the size of the hole you need, measure center on your piece, use a make shift protractor to mark it. If that makes sense.
Wow! This totally makes sense! I will be trying this on the next floor I do! Thank you so much for the insight! Definitely a helpful trick!
Awesome. What colour of vinyl did you use pls?
Wow I apologize I never got this message until now. Life has been crazy! Let me get the exact ones we got and let you know! I plan on posting more videos in the near future…just dealing with some health issues at the moment!
Thanks for tuning in, and again I apologize I never got back to you until now.
Do you recommend additional adhesive to make sure they don't peel out
It just depends on the plank your using, I’m a big believer in testing everything out. I have done both style of planks ones that need adhesive and these which are self adhesive. If you want to apply more adhesive to self adhesive planks, do a small test with a scrap piece to see if it will help prevent the plank from coming up. Only thing I would recommend is make sure the layer of Glue is thinner than normal, since it already has adhesive adding more glue might be counter productive with self adhesive planks.
I hope this helps :). Let me know if it does and how it turns out!!!
Good luck! Let me know if you have anymore questions. :)
Just wondering if nails you put in floor panel before you put flooring down are starting to show through and gaps in floor again are they not showing through
When laying ours in caravan all joins in floor were completely sealed so no gaps
We did same at home gaps were completely sealed where tiles had grout
So floor was completely level
Just wondering as sun can have affect if not completely level causing shrinking affect
No we didn’t have any issues with that! :)
Do you have a tutorial on prepping the floor when installing peel & stick over existing vinyl?
I don’t have a video for it… we did clean it with Isopropyl or a cleaner that leaves a clean finish. We sanded it lightly as well with 220 to allow a better stick. Just remember to clean the dust off well. Clean, sand, clean again, and allow to dry!
Do you use an extra adhesive on these? Seen some videos where they do
I’m my experience If you prep the previous surface clean of any contaminates you shouldn’t need to the self adhesive is pretty strong. Although I would say, if you add adhesive yourself it definitely wouldn’t hurt :)
Did you use a special cleaner or solvent B4 install
I am a big fan off double prepping. So I cleaned it with diluted vinegar/water, then went over it with 80 grit sand paper, then whipped it back down with Lysol wipes. I wanted the adhesive to really sink into the scratches created by the sand paper to prevent shifting. Then left room on the edges for the 1/4 round.
It’s all in the Prep :).
I apologize it took me so long to reply, I haven’t been on much since my injury from work. I’ll be back though…!!!
did you peel up the existing vinyl or did you just put it over it?
Marion, I apologize I am now just replying to this, I got injured at work and couldn’t do much, forgive me.
I put the vinyl planks over the existing vinyl floor, as long as it’s prepped right, it will stick :) I’ve done 2 floors successfully like this :). Haven’t had any issues yet!
Thank you so much for your comment, again I apologize.
Looks good how did it hold up
👀
Held up really well! Are you doing a similar project?
I apologize this took me so long, got injured and then life took over lol.
How do you do your cuts with a box cutter
I utilized a speed square, measuring tape, long level…
Measure the length needed by using the measuring tape, create your mark. Then utilize the speed square to create your cut line. Keep speed square in the same place put a lot of weigh onto it to hold it in place then utilize your box cutter with medium pressure…(you might have to cut same line a few times to cut all the way through.
To measure smaller more narrow pieces, I would cut the length first, and then use a measuring tape to mark my width every 6” then used a long level to create my straight line crossing every 6th inch’s mark. Used the same level to cut my line with the box cutter.
Hopefully this makes sense…tried to explain it the best I could lol.
Thank you so much for your comment :)
How many packages of planks did u use?
We bought 3 only used 2. It helps to save scraps to fill in odd shapes areas. I do plan to fill in area where you can’t see ie: under dinette seats, under bed. So I will most likely end up using all 3. If you don’t care about those areas…2 boxes should be good enough with extra planks for future repairs if needed :)
How well did this hold up in your RV? Some say temp extreme changes in RVs cause buckling and cracks in between in RVs
I have the peel and stick, but our installer put it right on the wood instead of on top of the old flooring. It’s not staying down and moves all over. Any idea how to fix?
I decided against it because of what I had heard from CZcams videos. Wish I had answers for you. Thanks for your reply. Your the only reply out of 4 ppl I asked the same question
So sorry for delay here… ours held up well so far… some separation between the panels that, that we plan to use a grout for that is tinted to blend with the panels… hope that helps
Just cut a straight line as close to the half circle as possible and use the same plank to recut half moon.
All planks don't & shouldn't line up at the ends anyway
OMG I will have to try that next time! I tend to overthink things LOL
how is it holding up after a year?
Holds up well honestly… I’m surprised… life took over and we have not finished this trailer yet but the backsplash is holding up great!
Ahhh my flooring so cheap it ripped now I’m googling this 😅it’s stick on can’t be that difficult
I guarantee you it’s not a bad option and very doable! I did my first project after videos just like you!
how did your new flooring project go? I'm thinking of replacing my crappy vinyl sheet floor in my RV. Thinking of using the Peal and Stick stuff. Any suggestions?
@@IanoftheRVinwe’ve used it on all the last 3 trailers we have done… we did glue on the first one… and I would not recommend it. It holds up well but the process is a pain, and after doing both, I’m not sure I saw a difference in the outcome worth the process to me. We did have one set of floors that would start minor “gapping” after that first year (best ways to avoid is install pieces really tight, but gapping was only less than a cm for reference). I don’t know if this is avoidable as I feel like we had this even with the glue route. Many suggest a tinted caulk over time to keep it looking good. I think the link for ones I got is in the comments, but feel free to keep asking me any questions you have I’ll help in any way I can! 😊
@@IanoftheRVin it didn’t :( it kept falling off
@@renaharo5267 Hey Renaharo, I'm confused by what you mean by "falling off"??