DIY: How to lay vinyl or lino flooring

DIY: How to lay vinyl flooring - with Philippa Tuttiett. Visit www.lovehome.co.uk for more DIY, decorating and design ideas.

[@garethwalsh9690]

As a floor layer I would recommend you put double sided tape down first and stick vinyl to it before trimming , much easier.

[@jakeking3406]

Do they even know what linoleum is?

[@antonytheolddog8626]

As a floor layer who is a vinyl specialist. Use a hooked blade and/or concave. They are much easier to control whilst cutting in against the skirt or loo.

[@fd6557]

@@jakeking3406 It’d be snapped into about 100 pieces, slashing it in like that! 😂

[@classica1fungus]

As a professional idiot I have butchered my bathroom floor :)

[@ChannelStonie]

Got a thin length of wood. Put double sided tape on the wood. Lay the wood next to the wall and push you vinyl onto it. Lift vinyl and cut. The perfect line. Triangle bit of wood for the corners and nice and easy to cut corners and edges and nice fitting floor 😊

[@catsmeow5566]

Tip on removing a door if you don't want to work around it: Tap the hinge pins out and take the door off. No need to worry about screwing hinges back on and things not lining up afterward. I wish I'd watched this before trimming up my vinyl to go around corners and stuff. It ended up a total mess near the door. I can't take my bathtub up or move stuff there. I'm fortunate that my toilet isn't in yet and I used a template to cut the hole in the middle without cutting down the back to have a seam. Do you have any tips on how to install new vinyl where it transitions to carpet that is already in place? My old linoleum tucked under the carpet.

[@adsmail]

We generally don’t use door-hinges with pins in, otherwise your tip would be super helpful!

[@catsmeow5566]

@@adsmail I didn't know they make door hinges without pins. LOL.

[@latinaustralia]

Single women like myself need this channel. Most guys would have removed the whole bloody thing. This was practical and very easy to do. Thank you

[@МайяУсова-щ6ы]

Me too!

[@Rodrigoy2003]

You need a man

[@latinaustralia]

@@Rodrigoy2003 maybe, but no one is stepping up like one 🤷‍♀️

[@NeilIves]

There do not seem to be any real DIY shows on UK TV any more; programmes that show DIY techniques. This video is great.

[@brandyread1656]

I am now redoing my bathroom vinyl flooring all because I watched this short video and I have full confidence that I can do it 😂

[@MrHunting99]

Pull the trim and toilet. Much cleaner than not

[@Kev-wa10-163]

That makes no sense what so ever

[@davidcraddock2343]

My Stepdaughter has just moved into her new house and has asked me to put vinyl floor in the kitchen and bathroom for her.... this is one of the best videos i have seen

[@user-sm6nu5lz1q]

Because you can send it to her and tell her "see, you can do it yourself"? :D

[@Sandytee9]

Seriously all the comments about her looks. Sheesh. I'm wanting to know what she did with the cut that meets up BEHIND the toliet...did she just tape it down? I think I'd use a glue. I was wondering if you need a seal on top of some sort in a seam like that to prevent peeling or dirt in the crack. My free lino is shy 2 inches along one wall so it's a big seam I'm wondering how to do REALLY WELL.

[@chabnock]

My hat is off for taking on flooring. I have done many hundreds of these. She did good for a home owner. Next time remove the toilet. A good sharp hook blade is a very useful tool as well.

[@yakkyjoe1]

Thank you so much. I am so afraid of removing the toilet like so many others suggest. Also nice to see a woman doing it . Now I feel confident I can do it too. Cheers from Canada.

[@georgetorrise5775]

Always remove.check for leaks and new wax seal.

[@guybarber2301]

Just undo the retaining bolts holding the loo down and slide the lino underneath. A much nicer professional finish.

[@2jz-boi]

removing the whole toilet to lay abit of vinyl is overkill. Just cut around it.

[@healinghandsholistic]

Thanks for making it look easy :-) We did do our kitchen and are quite happy with the result. No more dodgy tradesmen ;-)

[@John5ive]

I didn't think a 7 min video would give me full confidence that I can do this myself, but it certainly has!!! Thank you!

[@ClumsyUnicornVlogs17]

Absolutely brilliant video!! I’m a women alone and I’m having to do my home with vinyl this week... I was panicking about my bathroom! Now I’m not! Thank you so much!

[@Padraigp]

Me too but a utility room! We need to start lady diy groups where we can just get a second pair of hands for an hour when we need to lift heavy stuff. I had to lift a cupboard and was quoted 90 quid to 150 quid just to get a guy to move one cupboard for me ..as it turned out i was able to drag it on an old rug which was a greay suggwstion. I had to get help from a neighbour to put the top back up..i could take it down but not hoist it back up...but managed to find a neighbour walking past and got him for three minutes to give me and hand and made him a cup of tea and some biccies. I dont know if ill bother putting it back when the lino is down. Then i have to move the sink and plumb it in and cut a worktop and somehow make that atatched to the wall because underneath is just the washing machine. Sigh. That will definitely need a helping hand or just some company and encouragement would do me to be honest. Its the standing there not sure of yourself and worrying about how to do it that takes the most time ..if somone else was there i couldnt piddle about so much overthinking it all. My back is killing me though after movibg the cupboard.

[@jasonnorthey3416]

As a general rule you should avoid laying a new vinyl on top of an existing that's been laid with either double sided tape or an adhesive as it will cause the new vinyl to sweat and bubble due to a chemical reaction called plasticiser migration. Always uplift existing flooring.

[@daylight8208]

Jason Northey thank you! I've been asking about this with no answer.

[@Apryll.]

Wow, I actually thought that part was common sense, lol. Sad that you actually have to tell people that.

[@BMann-in1vk]

Jason Northey the floor man from a well respected flooring company complained about removing old vinyl first. He made big gaps along the wall. I hope 1/4 rounds will cover the mistakes. He also refused to cut around the toilet. What an exhausting event.

[@mgt4673]

So much negativity from these insecure men who knows she can do it better than they can and feel threatened...........how pathetic. Good video.

[@thesovereignwoman]

My thoughts exactly!!

[@crowneproductions9908]

Wow, you really psycho-analyzed the shit out of those "insecure white males" over KZbin's comment's section. You must be sooooo edgy, sooooo witty and sooooo punk rock.

[@BohemiVan]

I'm converting my van into a campervan and have been very disappointed to discover just how nasty men can be when faced with a handy woman. There are very very few men who do not take it personally that a woman can do thing they cannot. Very sad.

[@BohemiVan]

I'm a woman doing up her van and I can confirm that the vast majority of men are quite nasty towards a woman who is capable of doing manual jobs. Quite a shock but true.

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

BohemiVan+ As a man I have to say I am puzzled and saddened by that. Just think how much fun a couple could have doing this kind of work together! Team work is tremendously satisfying and can strengthen the bond between people who participate.

[@lolastarr8738]

Wow she just made my day, yes I can now do my floor with confidence, thank you so much for this video

[@_desertwalker_]

Whoever put this out there, thank you for taking the time to do it. I appreciated that you used a hand trimmer rather than some fancy tool to cut the vinyl. I got the whole process. Cheers from Western Australia.

[@wh1tedevil]

If someone cant take a toilet out they shouldn't attempt this. You shouldve showed how easy a toilet is to remove in my opinion. Removing the toilet is just a way cleaner job that wont set you up for failure down the road. Nice video all in all . Have a good one

[@karenhaneline178]

1st time viewer. As a women I appreciated your video and you made it very clear and concise. thank you!

[@vidgamplay]

ty fking feminishit !

[@Huidos001]

Karen haneline as a women go wash the dishes and make me a sammich..

[@johnhernandez3134]

Thanks for clarifying that you're a woman. I had no idea KAREN.

[@MrQuickT]

Not sure how OP's comment was femenistic. I saw it as a woman appreciating another woman making a decent video about something that until a few years ago was considered out of their capability by small-minded people such as yourselves.

[@dannydyerschocolatehomuncu7640]

troy quick bet there was a fella telling her what to do

[@dianajuilletmatech1387]

I just watched like 10 videos and ran into this one. You made is so simple. I am ready to start this project.

[@garrypayton6711]

Nice video but... try using a knife with a concave blade to cut, rather than scissors. Also try leaving about 2 inches spare up each wall, then pull back halfway and glue, as you'll find it easier to cut off an inch or so rather than a tiny piece and the vinyl won't move as you're cutting.

[@BohemiVan]

That's a good tip. Nice to see a man who just gives sound advice without the aggression and shaming.

[@CreamplaysRoblox29]

Garry Payton damn make your own video

[@lindsayferris1073]

A very good presentation. Thanks a lot

[@wittywilf]

I boarded out my bathroom floor to level it and then laid lino over it. I came back to your video a few times for words of wisdom. Cutting in around the toilet and basin was nerve wracking but do-able and it looks good. Thanks

[@MrArukimasu]

A very clear and helpful video, thanks!

[@FrederickDunn]

I am so glad to have watched this video demo. I was going to spend all the time to cut out and remove the old flooring, but after watching this I'll just leave it in place and lay the new over the old. That alone will save me a couple of hours. Thank you soooo much and I wish you all the best! :)

[@guybarber2301]

Remove the skirting and loft up the loo. No need to mastic round a loo for a much tidier and professional finish.

[@lydiaderhake2532]

Why not just take the door pins out? Then you don't have to mess with trying to hang the door straight after.

[@CC-gl4bd]

I just finished laying my bathroom floor, starting with very little confidence and finishing amazed at how well it turned out. I am so grateful for this video, thank you so much!

[@802bethpage]

WoW! I've been reading so many comments, and I dare not tell anyone what that floor job will look like in 6 months.😢 She did such a great job putting it down. I enjoyed watching her. But... Without floor adhesive applied to the back of that vinyl. It will wrinkle then crease flat when you step on it over and over, then crack and tear. Don't get any water in that tear. This could all happen fast in a day or 2. And your vinyl covering is gone. 😞 Good luck to everyone. 🇺🇸

[@ursamajor6546]

Well done and thank you! I do wish people would shut up about popping the pins out of hinges rather than removing the hinge. The pins NEVER come out easy and NEVER go back easy. I also wonder why so many "experts" are watching a tutorial video!!

[@yourlogicalnightmare1014]

If you're a midget or female, I imagine popping the pins out would be difficult. I've never had a problem with it, and it's far easier to mount the door back in place with hinges that are ALREADY INSTALLED for proper alignment than risking taking the hinges out and having issues stripping screw heads or screw holes.

[@technomage3621]

@@yourlogicalnightmare1014 Not all hinges have removable pins. Only the front door in my house does. I do understand that some people struggle using a screwdriver.

[@gbrown355]

phew...love her...not yapping non stop ..she just gives clear, precise, tuition...so many blokes like the sound og their own voice and just wanna talk and talk..

[@kandmracing38]

very helpful - fitted it myself after watching your video - so free fitting and i got free rhino lino from the back of a carpet shop and did my cupboard under the stairs and airing cupboard - thank you

[@danielfagen]

You lost me when you didn't take the pin out of the door hinge and instead remove the entire thing lol.

[@denineace1]

1st time I have ever laid vinyl flooring and I found this tutorial a great help.. mine didn't turn out as neat as her's did but I'm very pleased with myself.. brill video.

[@billytheweasel]

What did she use for adhesive? I've only seen installers use a bucker of vinyl floor adhesive applied with a notched trowel.

[@T.C.-EDU]

@@billytheweasel it’s a double sided kind of tape. You can get at lowes or home depot

[@mickeymousey1239]

@@T.C.-EDU then she used silicone gel to finish it off

[@shanetaylor8000]

I’d ruin the new vinyl.. cut my myself and get silicone everywhere.. this 48yr old bloke isn’t afraid to say how much of a fukwitt he is when it comes to DIY.. 😂 thanks, very informative video. 👍🏼

[@iainrutherford184]

First class information. I've watched other videos, but they seem to skip the bit where the vinyl gets trimmed to fit. The tip with the steel edge and craft knife really helped. Thank you 😊

[@btweensouls]

Great tutorial. One question I still have.. Don't you put silicon around the toilet as well? Haven't seen it in the video... Can someone help?

[@lauraeasthope6516]

thank you SO much for this video, I laid vinyl in the loo today and was clueless on finishing techniques. I live on my own and previously stuffed up with similar job, so you have helped me finish up with a professional touch. Much appreciated.

[@ilhemedu31]

she has a beautiful hairstyle, she forgot her hair dryer, to soften the vinyl, fold it and cut it easily.. Good video..clear and fast 👍🇩🇿

[@bibab2930]

She said make sure you leave it in before to get the house temperature And get warmer 🇩🇿

[@susansherlock7474]

What the hell has her hair style got to do with this video?

[@livewireOrourke]

@@susansherlock7474 That's what i was wondering.

[@skygazer6898]

I have been thinking about doing this myself but I worried about cutting around the toilet and also I cant cut straight for the life of me. I love this video and the lady explains everything in a way that is easy to understand. She certainly makes it look very easy and I dont suppose it will be that way for me but I shall watch this a few more times than try and lay the flooring myself.

[@guybarber2301]

Don't cut around the loo. Unbolt it and just lift it up a few mm for a professional finish.

[@Padraigp]

​@@guybarber2301unbolting a toilet can lead to a lot of other problems some of them are only sealed because of the dirt lol. Id say cut around it nobody is going to be looking under the toilet to notice.

[@jmysflix]

MGT, You are spot on. Some very insecure male DIYers out there. I'm about to install a floor and find her presentation very useful - all clearly explained and easy to grasp. Well done Philippa Tuttiett, your tips have helped me.

[@catman3953]

Having been in construction no less than 50 years, I can say that I learn something new every time I spend a half hour watching videos, or on the job. There are always more than a couple of ways to do any job. I am sure the woman laying lino in that bathroom learned a thing or two from her direct experience, and from the comments.

[@jordanmarker1220]

Where are all these comments? Haven't see even one.

[@cocoblac]

Excellent thank u I will be laying my bathroom vinyl next weekend and cannot wait as I always decorate my bathroom but when installing the last vinyl my daughter had thrown away the old one hence had no template to work with so had to lay without no knowledge. But with your expertise guidance I feel confident to lay vinyl flooring in a bathroom with knowledge of how to shape the sink and pedestal.

[@watchthisnow321]

So the tape holds it down? What would you recommend if the previous floor had peaks and valleys in it?

[@D347H2]

Being that some people can't remove their toilets unless you're wanting to remodel your entire bathroom. This to me is a better idea to lay around the toilet. I have been putting off wanting to lay the flooring in my bathroom for over a year now cause I am dreading going around my toilet and how I would go about doing that. Being that I cannot remove my toilet (nor do I want to cause it's too much work for me) I will try doing this, this weekend...

[@4G64SicKShoT]

two bolts is two much work, but u wanna install flooring. smh

[@gga347]

Great video explained and demonstrated expertly. Thanks, I feel more about confident about tackling my bathroom floor now! At least the bath panel is already off...it came to bits a few years ago.

[@feuiwhy]

You have really made it look so easy and encouraged me that I can do it too by myself as I’m a mum that loves diy as much as possible. It’s going to save me a lot of money now. Thank you very much. I have a question though if you don’t mind. If I’ve had vinyl flooring with edging strips around, should I take them all off before putting the new flooring? And will it be easy to do it? Thank you.

[@vanessaboshell7372]

Love your video! Not just because you are a women but because you are very engaging I love how you are very to them point and explain it in a simple terms. I have some Lino that my sister gave me months ago but been too scared to lay it lol but after your video I’m definitely going to do it this weekend! Great Chanel - just subscribed 👌

[@blaketankersley2449]

This looks exactly like you loving this video because she is a woman and then feeling the need to explain why that's not the case

[@juliamontalvo9717]

Thank you so much for this video. It really helped I'm about to do my bathroom and didn't know how to do the toilet part

[@metalmopars]

She didn't remove the original vinyl floor or glue the new one down the blimey bloke.

[@ghengis430]

Having painted the skirting boards, I wondered if I'd cut through, your tip for offcut has given me confidence. I echo what others have said, as a lone woman, this is a great confidence giver. Back to measuring before I get it in there. It's a tiny room, and lots of obstacles. 😬 thank you, I've subscribed !

[@imumba4321]

Excellent video! Very concise, full of helpful tips like where to start from and where to end. This time round I have done an excellent job compared to the job I did 6 years ago no mess with the sealant! lol!

[@kelfbk6]

Thank you, you have given me the confidence to try again, after first attempt was disaster. I think I know where I went wrong

[@Hodge618]

Thanks for the tips, just done my small bathroom. No where near as easy as you made it look though haha

[@lymskiUK]

Gonna give this a bash too, can sense it wil not be as easy and way more sweaty and sweary 😅

[@bradley180]

good video but a pointer for me is always remove old flooring and make sure sub floor is sound

[@blackqueen5201]

this example was hands down in the top 5 of the easiest vinyl flooring installation. even though there were steps taken that wasn't needed I can even appreciate them because it goes to show us amateurs that it can be done (not that she's an amateur).

[@mikewatt8706]

Try it in a shit hole rental with bent walls and twisted skirts.

[@Godzillah]

constructive criticism is okay but u don't have to be rude.

[@BohemiVan]

They do if they're small men.

[@elpollo64]

I'm a professional floor layer. This video isn't perfect but it is a lot better than a lot of videos. However, when it comes to adhering the floor I would use either a spray adhesive or pressure sensitive adhesive, and cover the whole floor, and i would use a hook blade Stanley rather than scissors. The point about removing the door and bath panel made a lot of sense though.

[@mariamsayghani8373]

Great work love video like this it had a lot to learn and I always add up my own ideas on it as well, thanks and u r beautiful

[@xbeanx3000]

Good video but either my hearing is getting worse or it's a tiny bit hard to hear some points of advice. Still good video though.

[@Cryptochris3]

I have used silicone for years in various projects but never knew of your little spray bottle of water and washing up liquid trick...genius!👍

[@HistoireAlgerie]

Good job, but i think the adequate work clothes is a skirt

[@greennest2800]

take the hinge pin on the door so you don't have to disturb the screws, take the toilet out

[@warrenbailey526]

that's the WHOLE purpose of the video ... duh... not to have to tk the toilet out... very informative

[@johnbeck5795]

Have just vinyl for the first time. For the likes of sinks/toilets, a metal edge from a comby try square laid on the floor, lets you get an accurate edge if you push against the base then cut the slots using the metal edge to guide you. I used a Stanley.

[@jmgraydz]

WHY DID YOU TAKE THE DOOR OFF AND NOT JUST POP THE HINGES?

[@jasonjackson5696]

The hinges did not have pins.

[@oshawaxpress]

Why are you shouting?

[@gasmanrm]

some vinyl is designed for a full glue down while fibrefloor vinyls can be loose layed with 2 sided tape at seams and perimeter or shoemould to hold down

[@shugag4287]

All men..yall just hating bcz she did a damn gud job.

[@MrVibeless]

+john barnes I'm a tradesman, I don't mind, it makes us tradesman look good:) Beside which, for an amateur job, I've seen a lot worse.

[@eugenesimpson600]

No she didn't. I don't care that it's a girl, it's the fact that she did a shit job

[@giselleespinoza513]

MrVibeless linoleums

[@markantwis5945]

shuga G 8p09

[@kaitlinthomas8099]

THANK U , NOW I CAN DO MY KITCHEN FLOO WITHOUT PAYING ANYONE ELSE TO HELP US

[@queen.bee.03]

I have a small bathroom and a smaller budget. Thank you for posting this video!

[@irak9867]

Thank You! Nice to see a confident/competent woman doing such a great job..

[@aishaismail526]

Wtf

[@deadlysquirrel5560]

You can also just remove the hinge pins to remove the door.

[@robhicks2117]

It looks like she has never install vinyl flooring in her life. I should know. I have been doing it since 1991.

[@1tylerose]

Please pm me I have questions!

[@stoneyj1a1]

Great job dear, you helped me with 2 floors now.

[@zoe904xx]

I find her attractive in a weird way

[@johnsomerset1510]

She's too boy-ish for fancying.

[@zoe904xx]

I can see past that

[@justymazing5584]

She's beautiful! I couldn't concentrate on her instructions, had to rewind 😍😂

[@markantwis5945]

Jay More 8

[@johnneytilley4165]

Jay More she is

[@richjames2478]

I'm not being negative but you skipped a few steps 1. Embossment leveling the floor (spreading patch compound to get rid of the pattern of the vinyl underneath) 2. taping it like that will allow it to tear easily (full spread glue is the only way to fly), 3. pull the toilet and undercut the door jambs (if you don't it will curl away if you use caulk it will last about 1-2 years and allow water to penetrate and curl away too). I'm a professional vinyl installer I'm impressed with how well you cut it in but best thing to do is make a pattern and transfer that to the sheet of vinyl for beginners it's like a sewing pattern. You cut craft paper to fit your room and then lay it on top of the vinyl and trace it make sure to Mark the top of your pattern if you accidentally put the pattern on the vinyl upside down it will be a mirror image of the floor and won't fit the cuts will be backwards. Any seams will require seam sealer they are manufacturer specific. If you don't the seams will separate. If you pattern it cut the paper to fit if you cut it short you can just start over and you haven't ruined your vinyl. Good luck 👍

[@kaybrown5637]

I laid down vinyl flooring in my dad's bathroom, and when I wanted to do it the way she does it in the video, my elderly father yelled at me and told me to measure everything first. I did, and the measurements were way off. It was a nightmare to deal with vinyl flooring even for such a small bathroom. There wasn't enough flooring in some spots, and too much in the other spots, and there was no wiggle room. Next project is vinyl flooring for the kitchen, but this time I'm doing the vinyl tiles instead of the roll of vinyl. It's easier to deal with. Though the kitchen would be easier to do with a big sheet of vinyl flooring and I don't have the obstacles that a bathroom has, my dad insists on the tiles since I 'can't measure worth a damn'. SMH

[@bluefrog85]

@Jonas Sandoy If you're going to do something like that you may as well go to the dollar store and grab some wrapping paper and use that... Seems like a waste of time honestly- i've never seen a flooring person do this at all. If you do see one do this you should fire them probably. My uncle did flooring since before I was born and did it about like she was doing it- he'd unroll the carpet or tile and start cutting.

[@kaybrown5637]

@Jonas Sandoy I found something called contractor's paper at a DIY store. I'm going to buy a few rolls next time I do any flooring. It's very wide, so it'll be easier to make a pattern. Nice thing is, that pattern can be saved for future flooring projects to be done in the same room.

[@fordmanmal]

Did you not glue it down, only taped the sides? Wont the middle end up bunching/lifting up over time?

[@1RickyRamirez]

This is awesome she did a great job. She's a keeper! lol.... thanks

[@luannalovell]

wonder what her husband will be doing whilst shes hard at work lol

[@yoyoyo3531]

@@luannalovell she doesn't have a husband pretty sure she's married to herself so... If herself counts as her wife. Theres no need to imagine as they're both hard at work I guess?

[@amberstone709]

Hello where can I get a sheet that large, all I find is like 27in by 78in. I'm looking for around 6ft by 8ft

[@JessicaSunshine]

Home Depot has rolls 12ft wide Lowe’s as well if you are in the states

[@amberstone709]

I tried lowes but they I couldn't specify the perimeter only sq ft.

[@Donna-vh5ym]

She did a lot better than most men I know... Great Job!!!!

[@kermitefrog64]

This reminds me of my sister. She is constantly doing construction projects on her home.

[@lollypop6155]

The one thing I don't understand is, why wouldn't you remove the old linoleum underneath? I SO am not a handywoman or contractor, just a person with a humble question.

[@tricia4479]

Lolly Pop She already said. It’s a good flat surface. Most floors can be uneven. A lot of ppl, put new, on top of old.

[@lollypop6155]

@@tricia4479 We, in America, put in the extra work and take out the old flooring so the new installation doesn't look like shit when all is said and done. 😉

[@tricia4479]

Lolly Pop Nobody does that in Britain & it looks perfectly fine. Much better than it looking shoddy, with an uneven floor.

[@lollypop6155]

@@tricia4479 Who said our floors are uneven?

[@tricia4479]

Lolly Pop Not yours...... OURS !!!!

[@mycats7321]

A faster way to take a door off is to pop the hinge pins out and pull the door off. It's easier to do that then to line up screws again and make sure the door swings the same. I have Better Than Wax seals instead of wax and I have a toilet jack so I can pull my toilet out and move it out of the way before laying the floor. I will need to pull the toilet to repair the floor underneath before installing vinyl sheet anyway. The water and dish soap idea to keep caulk from sticking where you don't want it is a good idea. Thank you! I will have to use that and some of these techniques when installing in my bathroom (after I repair the subfloor). Any tips for how to deal with gaps/seams on underlayment plywood?

[@nathansackett6890]

Wood Bondo

[@nathansackett6890]

Or level quick cement

[@wombatwillie363]

Philippa (and All), Howdy! Well, I did get the ol' bathroom floor covered with lino as per your instructional video. I started it and finished it just yesterday (June 28th, in the Yeare of Somebody's Lord 2018). I originally wrote that I was to start this job on June 24th or so, but I decided I had to do a bit of wood repair and sanding before applying the lino, so yesterday was the day for the flooring. Despite this being my first time doing this, the job ended-up having gone very, very well. This, naturally, surprised me as I'd never done it before, and even with great instructions (like yours), some things take a bit of practice. I really felt I was in over my head, but the job had to be done. Immediately before walking myself and the lino into the bathroom I sat my sorry self down in front of the computer, and watch this video one more time. I had already watched it enough to have all the techniques memorized, but I just needed to hear it from you one more time before I faced my bathroom destiny. (laughing... at me). I needed the reassurance.(ha) I forced myself to stay calm even when I felt I should not have attempted this job, and just took one step at a time, following the methods you showed us. Suddenly the lino began falling into place and laying flat and making me very happy! see---> #;^\ grrr! i'm very happy. grrr! It was like a miracle to me! And I sure had some very kind thoughts of you at that moment. From that point onward I had more room to move around to get the job done, and things continued to go well. After the precision cuts were finished, and all looked pretty darn good, I rolled my computer chair to the bathroom doorway, and with a glass on water in my hand, I just sat there a while looking at how great things went. Boy, was I glad that job was over. Beginner's nerves (and lack of experience). Last night I went to sleep for the first time in a month without worrying about what job I would be tackling in the olde bathroom on the morrow. Today... I am one happy boy! see---> #;^\ grrr. i'm one happy boy. grrr. Philippa, if not for your video I do not think I would have attempted to lay lino flooring. Each time I watched this video I kept thinking, "Maybe I can do this". Finally, I said, "Oh, well... let's just give this thing a go!". I am happy the job is done. And I am happy the job is done correctly. I thank you very much again, Philippa. You are groovy. # :^) And you are very skilled, knowledgeable, witty, and nice. You are appreciated, my friend. If it seems I have written too much, well, it is because laying the lino was the last part of re-doing the entire bathroom, including some sub-flooring repairs, mold removal, a bit of plumbing, painting, etc. (most of which I also didn't know anything about prior to this project), so I was getting a'might tired fumbling around with these unfamiliar jobs and getting it done. All the while I knew the last step was going to be laying the lino. And, I dreaded that part of the job, too. Thanks (again) to you, I got through that very last part of this big project, and it was done correctly, and the bathroom looks great now. I would say that I am proud of myself, but, alas, I am way too humble to say that. However, I can say that you are the best, Philippa. And I am indebted to you for your kindness in sharing your knowledge to help so many others like me... and even me. And for helping to give us enough confidence to tackle these jobs. Bless your heart. Philippa, be well... you're swell. Best Wishes Always & The Best Life Has To Offer You. Most Sincerely, Wombat Willie (who can now lay lino flooring thanks to one special woman)

[@benedictlubi7620]

I absolutely loved this as a first time fitter You are a genius Lady, it's better than the B&Q one Thank you

[@_desertwalker_]

That's where I went first. I agree with you 100 per cent.

[@Grantidge69]

This is great. Very clear, very comprehensive, very well presented. Found this very helpful and stood me in good stead for laying lino for the first time. Thank you!

[@sixpackbinky]

Thanks for the video, I learned from it and it gives me more confidence and info I needed to try this for myself.

[@fat0maya]

Very good tutorial! I believe I can fix my bathroom now by myself! thank you! :)

[@fightermma]

Did you try it?

[@samedihaunts8908]

If, like my son in law, you are a big guy with a small toilet, I would definitely recommend removing the toilet bowl unless you want to spend half an hour jammed between the lavvy and the back wall until rescue arrives and you are unceremoniously dragged out of the khazi by your ankles. :-) :-)

[@joylesstiger]

I didn't know Gordon Ramsay had a sister!

[@christopliss9947]

he has.. her name is Diane, but Pip ain't her

[@vmm5163]

Thanks for the info. I'm doing the hallway at the front door. here goes...!

[@Chitownster]

Remvoing the toilet would've been faster.

[@Apryll.]

Than you must be superman.

[@KingKrow.]

If you can stop time

[@jondough1662]

Aprylls NailsNstuff Removing a toilet is a bit of work, but certainly not for superheroes. Turn off the water supply, and then flush. Remove the tank, and then pull the bowl off the floor. That's the worst part because there is a bit of water leakage. About 10 minutes tops.

[@Peter-fckyt]

Thanks for great video and the tip with soapy water and silicone :) much appreciated!

[@charredskeleton]

Does anyone else like the old floor more then the new?

[@micahmote5787]

She is soooo beautiful.. Why is she trying to be a boy???🤦

[@davewanker4605]

I would like to lay vinyl with her

[@bluefrog85]

@@YourName-jm7lz Dave does too so they have something in common already!

[@nitr0junki3]

I love how she didn’t show any kind of close up of the finished job. That’s because it’s bubbled to death. Can’t tell you how many of these I’ve gone back on and replaced because people incorrectly install what they have. Vinyl manufacturers haven’t produced perimeter bond products for over a decade.

[@Nexus-6]

Great video, and excellent tips. The only thing I would suggest to do differently is to remove the toilet before the installation. That way the vinyl is under the toilet, right up to the ring, and there will be no issues in the future if you ever have to change your toilet and the footprint is different than the contour of the installed toilet.

[@guybarber2301]

Well said and remove the skirting for a professional finish.

[@neelysipes7793]

It does look good wish me luck i will be needed it..

[@Chris-cj9jn]

Umm... would you be willing to come out to California so I could watch you...er...have you fix my floor? You are B E A U T I F U L !

[@imogenkent6183]

Laying a vinyl on top of another one goes against British Standards 5325. Also invalidates any guarantee that the manufacturer would offer. GET A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.

[@robsmiley3188]

best to just remove toilet and cut a whole with knife which will also be hidden under toilet when replaced you also don't need to unscrew hinges to take a door off theres usually pins u can take out

[@titanwr]

Yeah, this is the second video I've seen where the installer cut around the toilet and/or pedestal sink. It's not that difficult to take either off the floor and cut a nice clean circle under them so there is no seam behind them.

[@devilmaycare2809]

You should always lift your old lino, if you leave it down then over time (particularly through the door) you will get the pattern of the old lino start to show through on the new one.