Remodeling Your Kitchen Floor Can Be A Major Task

February 18th, 2008 Posted in Kitchen Flooring

A good looking kitchen floor can drastically improve the overall look of your kitchen. As far as first impressions go, the floor of a kitchen is one of the first things that visitors see. If your kitchen floor is detracting, rather than enhancing, the look of your kitchen then it is time to think of remodeling your kitchen floor. You should never lay a new vinyl floor top over your old, craggy floor top. This is only a temporary solution – it will cause endless hassles in the future. The new vinyl floor will eventually reveal all the imperfections of the old layer of vinyl. The old vinyl floor should be completely removed. Another solution is to lay a new sub-floor over the old floor. This can have the same effect as removing the old vinyl, but this method comes with its own sets of disadvantages. A combination of both of these is the best bet – remove the old vinyl and then lay a new sub-floor over the surface. When taking up the old flooring, ensure that everything that isn’t bolted down is removed from the kitchen. When remodeling your kitchen floor, if everything is out of the way, it will be much easier to get the job done quickly and efficiently. You will not have to stop and move things as you get to them.

Measure Everything Twice And Cut Once

The lifting of the old vinyl floor can be done by machine but there will always be some crevices or crannies that will have to be done by hand. The floor should be completely cleared of the old vinyl before the new vinyl can be laid, and every inch of the kitchen will have to be painstakingly measured to ensure a perfect fit. Once this is done, lay the new sub-floor, ensuring that the new sub-floor fits perfectly. If you live in an area with a humid climate, allow space for expansion between the sub-floor and the cabinets and kitchen appliances, etc. When the sub-floor is in place, sweep the surface thoroughly and mop up any dampness. There should be no debris, dust, or liquids that might hinder the adhesive. Whether you use glue or adhesive tiles, any foreign substances on the floor may prevent proper sealing. When using glue while remodeling your kitchen floor, ensure that it is spread evenly across the section of floor. Any irregularities will show up on the new surface. Once the floor is laid down, allow the glue ample time to dry before moving any furniture or heavy appliances back into the kitchen. If this is done too soon, it could seriously ruin your newly remodeled kitchen floor.