I have a clean cut in a vinyl floor that I would like to repair. The vinyl
was not glued down.

The only suggestions I have found oon the web suggest cutting out and
replacing the damaged area. If I do that I will have 4 cuts (the sides of
the patch" rather than one. I am hoping there is a way to put an adhesive
under the floor around the slit and then press the vinyl down. Some glue
may then come up and have to be cleaned off.

What kind of glue should I use. Can it be cleaned after it is cured (after
I take off the weight that is pressing the floor down)? What should be
used to clean off the glue?

I have read about a seam sealer - should I use some?

Am I on the wrong track altogether?

Many thanks for any help.

Thanks for your reply.

What I see happening is that when the vinyl is pressed down some glue will
come up through the crack and get on top of the vinyl and will need to be
cleaned off. Some cleanet that will not damage the vinyl is needed.

On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:21:50 -0700, Joe wrote:

Standard solvent cement for PVC plumbing will work. Masking tape to
confine the solvent and keep it off the surface should be considered.
As for means of applying, a hypodermic needle, aerosol spritzer tube,
whatever. HTH

On Jul 21, 9:29 am, wrote:
I have a clean cut in a vinyl floor that I would like to repair. The vinyl
was not glued down.

The only suggestions I have found oon the web suggest cutting out and
replacing the damaged area. If I do that I will have 4 cuts (the sides of
the patch" rather than one. I am hoping there is a way to put an adhesive
under the floor around the slit and then press the vinyl down. Some glue
may then come up and have to be cleaned off.

What kind of glue should I use. Can it be cleaned after it is cured (after
I take off the weight that is pressing the floor down)? What should be
used to clean off the glue?

I have read about a seam sealer - should I use some?

Am I on the wrong track altogether?

Many thanks for any help.



Joe

wrote:
Thanks for your reply.

What I see happening is that when the vinyl is pressed down some glue will
come up through the crack and get on top of the vinyl and will need to be
cleaned off. Some cleanet that will not damage the vinyl is needed.

On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:21:50 -0700, Joe wrote:

Standard solvent cement for PVC plumbing will work. Masking tape to
confine the solvent and keep it off the surface should be considered.
As for means of applying, a hypodermic needle, aerosol spritzer tube,
whatever. HTH

I believe Joe means the surface immediately adjacent to the cut - as in
right up to the edge of the cut, either side - should be masked.

Yours aye,
W. Underhill

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On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:29:55 -0400, wrote:

I have a clean cut in a vinyl floor that I would like to repair. The vinyl
was not glued down.

The only suggestions I have found oon the web suggest cutting out and
replacing the damaged area. If I do that I will have 4 cuts (the sides of
the patch" rather than one. I am hoping there is a way to put an adhesive
under the floor around the slit and then press the vinyl down. Some glue
may then come up and have to be cleaned off.

What kind of glue should I use. Can it be cleaned after it is cured (after
I take off the weight that is pressing the floor down)? What should be
used to clean off the glue?

I have read about a seam sealer - should I use some?

I haven';t used it but I think that is what you need. It's meant to
be applied so that only the edge melts and fuses to the adjoining
edge. If it is the same as PVC solvent, you may be able to find out.
Then you wouldn't have to buy something new (assuming you alreaady
have pvc solvetn

A big difference between a hypodermic needle and a spritzer. Use a
needle or whatever it says on the container of seam sealer.

If you reply below this text, I and others will be able to follow and
participate in the conversation.



Am I on the wrong track altogether?

Many thanks for any help.

wrote on 21 Jul 2007 in group alt.home.repair:

I have a clean cut in a vinyl floor that I would like to repair. The
vinyl was not glued down.

The only suggestions I have found oon the web suggest cutting out and
replacing the damaged area. If I do that I will have 4 cuts (the
sides of the patch" rather than one. I am hoping there is a way to
put an adhesive under the floor around the slit and then press the
vinyl down. Some glue may then come up and have to be cleaned off.

What kind of glue should I use. Can it be cleaned after it is cured
(after I take off the weight that is pressing the floor down)? What
should be used to clean off the glue?

I have read about a seam sealer - should I use some?

Am I on the wrong track altogether?

Many thanks for any help.

If your cut is short, you don't need to put glue underneath. If it's
long, then at your hardware store, you'll find a bucket of adhesive made
to hold down resilient flooring. Push a little under both sides of the
cut with a putty knife, then roll the floor to distribute it. The
container will tell you how to clean up the glue that oozes out. It's
usually soap and water or paint thinner.

Whether your cut is short or long, you need to seal it so it doesn't
come loose again. Get a seam kit from the hardware store. The
instructions will explain exactly what to do. The last one I bought
included some cleaner, felt pads to rub with, and two bottles of
chemicals that are mixed to to make an active sealer. The stuff melts
the vinyl it touches, allows the edges to flow together, and hardens. If
you do it carefully, it won't be obvious.

Let us know how it goes.
--
Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement