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Installation - Care & Cleaning

Since the debut of "Battleship Linoleum", vinyl has become a standard in homes today. Your design choices number in the thousands with quality that ranges from entry level right up to premium with every imaginable type in between.

	Full Spread Vinyl Flooring - Introduction In this section, we explain the variety of vinyl flooring materials on the market today and the techniques used to install them.
	Full Spread Vinyl Flooring - Preparation Often you will be replacing a floor because it is damaged or worn you will not be completely redecorating a room at the same time.
	Full Spread Vinyl Flooring - Preparing the Floor When laying a new floor, you will need to remove all furniture and appliances from the room.
	Full Spread Vinyl Flooring - Making the Template A template or pattern is essential for accurately cutting your vinyl floor. Craft paper, butcher’s paper, or the paper that comes in the do-it-yourself installation kits works wonderfully.
	Full Spread Vinyl Flooring - Cutting the Vinyl Unroll the new flooring face up on a clean, smooth surface. (Otherwise, small stones or dirt can become imbedded in the back, eventually wearing through or tearing the new floor.)
	Full Spread Vinyl Flooring - Installing the Flooring Carry your roll of cut vinyl flooring into the room in which it will be installed. Carefully unroll and position it over the clean, dry floor, matching up the landmarks you indicated on your template.
	Full Spread Vinyl Flooring - Checklist A checklist of the tools and materials you need..

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	Manufacturers' Recommended Care & Cleaning Products The Internet's largest retailer of manufacturer’s recommended floor care products. Everything you need to clean, renew, protect and beautify your hardwood, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring is located right here.
	Maintenance of Sheet Vinyl Flooring Technology has transformed the way we make flooring out of the essentially the same materials as have been used in counter tops.

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