Wet Vinyl Installation

Then proceed with the normal vinyl installation.

Wet vinyl installation.

Vinyl flooring installation typically takes between 1 2 days to complete. Some types of vinyl flooring such as plank and tile need a few days to acclimate to the temperature and humidity in your home prior to the installation. While most professionals and manufacturers prefer to install vinyl dry there are occasions when wet is the way to go. Using the wet method is the best way to install a large vehicle decal or graphic to ensure a smooth bubble free finish.

We are frequently asked why we recommend the wet installation method over the dry method for some our decals. Never apply vinyl to an acrylic sign face dry. Don t get the paper liner under the vinyl adhesive wet. Small vinyl lettering and decals should be installed dry.

If after installation there is a problem with the vinyl sticking then it is because the area was not cleaned properly and is not a defect in the vinyl adhesive. Here an application fluid is required because the vinyl s adhesive wants to grab onto the plastic surface. Vinyl sheet flooring is the ideal option if you want to keep vinyl flooring installation costs low. Spray your surface and the bottom of the vinyl after removing the liner with water.

Now that you know when not to perform a wet application below is a step by step procedure for doing it the right way. Mix 1 or 2 drops of liquid dish soap in a spray bottle of water. Waterproof like vinyl plank flooring vinyl sheet keeps water away from your sub floor.