Bored with your bathroom and want to update its outmoded look but renovation is impossible because of the high costs? What if we tell you that there is another way to give your bathroom a makeover by simply installing a vinyl floor covering? Yes, that’s very possible! And affordable! And trendy! And awesome!

An updated bathroom can instantly add more beauty and value to your home. A new vinyl floor covering is the most inexpensive way to get a new bathroom and you can complete this project in one weekend. Yes, that’s right!

This floor covering is very similar to sheet vinyl covering, as they have almost the same basic installation requirements. Even the same tools are used. If you are thinking about installing a vinyl floor covering in your bathroom, here are the vital steps you need to follow.

#1: Estimate How Much Covering You Need

First measure both the width and the length of the bathroom floor in square meters. Once you have the measurements, proceed and prepare the room for the vinyl floor covering.

#2: Prepare The Room For Vinyl Floor Covering

First, remove all the furniture, appliances and the toilet seat from the bathroom. Then, take the door out of the hinges. If there is a floor trim molding, remove it using a pry bar. Put the pry bar between the trim and the wall, but be careful not to damage the wall. To protect the wall, put a small wooden piece when prying the trim. If there are any nails from the wall, use a plier to remove them.

#3: Prepare The Floor For Vinyl Floor Covering

The vinyl floor covering can be installed on any type of material, including concrete. The area where the covering will be applied should be clean, smooth and dry. If there are any cracks or holes, repair them before installing the covering. Use a grinder to lower any high spots you notice and take a sledgehammer to remove any minor bumps from the concrete flooring. Once the flooring is in good condition, you can apply the vinyl floor covering with the help of an embosser. If your floor is hardwood, embossed, uneven or cushioned, underlayment will be required. Also, if you are removing the old floor or the rough area is too severe for a covering, cover it with a layer of underlayment.

#4: Fit The Vinyl Floor And Install It

To make sure your bathroom will look amazing, cut the floor to fit and fit each piece of the covering in place. You can either use a template or an installation kit to fit the covering. This will require an adhesive to the subfloor before you lay the floor in position. Then just press firmly and wait for it to lock in place. At the end, clean the excess of adhesive and you have your new bathroom.