How do I repair a cut in vinyl flooring??

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My husband dropped a cast iron griddle onto the kitchen floor, and put a cut about 1 1/2" long into my barely a year old vinyl flooring. The surface underneath is concrete. I suggested calling the flooring co. and seeing if there was anything they could do, but husband suggested looking into what we could do ourselves. Due to the pattern of the floor, the split dosnt show much, but I am concerned about it getting worse, or water, ect getting into it. Any suggestions?? Thanks!!

-- Phyllis (tmblweed@wtrt.net), December 31, 2001

Answers

When the movers tore a hole in our flooring they sent over a repairman to fix it. He cut out a section around the hole that was part of the larger geometric pattern. He then glued down a new section and used a hair dryer to "cure" it. You could also try filling in the cut with window caulk and painting it to match or use glue and try painting that.

-- Cindy in NY (cjpopeck@worldnet.att.net), December 31, 2001.

Phyllis, run out to the hardware store and purchase a seam sealer kit. Treat the split just like a seam per the instructions on the package. This seal will keep dirt and water out of the tear. If the area is not noticable this should do a fine job. Looks bettter than you might think. Good Luck

-- tom (wysfarm@raex.com), December 31, 2001.

Most vinyl floors have a pattern with squares of sort. Cut out the piece of pattern in the floor that has the cut. A razor knife should do it. Cut the same pattern piece out of a new piece of vinyl. If you do not have an extra piece (now you know) get some from under the stove or fridge. Glue the new piece down and WEIGHT IT for about 12hrs. Make sure you get the corners really well. Used to do this all the time in Apts I took care of.

-- laura (lauramleek@yahoo.com), December 31, 2001.

Another product that will work is *Seal-All* it is waterproof, clear, and will fill gaps. Its good stuff! You can fill that ding untill you decide on any other ways to go. Hardware stores in different size squeeze tube's---no home should be with out a tube!

-- Jim-mi (hartalteng@voyager.net), December 31, 2001.

Total agreement onn a seam sealer kit, it is what installers use to make a larger floor covering than you can buy. Save what is left as it keeps good.

-- Wayne & (LYN) Roach (R-Way@msn.com), January 01, 2002.


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