Step-by-Step Guide to Seam Sheet Vinyl Like a Pro

[@JesusIsaFlatEarther]

I have a new respect for those who lay sheet vinyl, as I had no idea how difficult it was. And your demonstration of the process was in my opinion, perfect.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@pointedspider]

Dude it's super easy.

[@Joe-ke73]

This was easily the best instructional video I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome glad it helped

[@johncano3972]

It's good to see profesionals passing along the knowledge.. THANKS..!! 👍🏼

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@kolbylancaster412]

I can't express enough how much your instructions helped me. Thank you for this. Probably the best "how to" instructions for home reno I have ever seen. Very educational and very specific. I literally had no questions after seeing this. It was all made extremely clear. Thank you again.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

That is great, thank you very much

[@loohoo4u]

Great instructions! You made me braver to give it a try. You’re an awesome teacher.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@barbarawarren9510]

Thank you so much for making this, especially the section about using the seam sealer. Super helpful tips and exactly what I needed to complement the information on the seam sealer package!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀😀👍awesome

[@latoyalane8061]

Thank you soooo much!! I did my daughter's hair using this method and it was so much easier than what I was doing!! Good looking out!!

[@kolbylancaster412]

Thanks!

[@RickYelley]

I LOVE this guys attention to detail. Lots to learn from him

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@RickYelley 😀👍

[@RickYelley]

@FloorsbySouthernboys I work in disaster restoration and my guys will be using these for training vids. Great job!!@

[@russellsherry130]

This job was a learning experience and it was an honour to work with such experienced installer's I called it the Dave and Dave show father and son team. I was the lightweight in the program and I'm 35yrs. Experience comm.even though I didn't make much to me it was worth it. To work with people with their knowledge and experience was incredible.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome

[@wakingupnow9324]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT THE DRAMA. TRULY APPRECIATE IT. HAVE A GREAT DAY!

[@Dirty_D_VBCE]

Great tutorial on creating a seam. I am about to lay linoleum in my camper and I have never done such things. I shouldn’t be surprised that the process is not much different than commercial graphic vinyl application. I feel much more confident in my ability to do this job correctly. Now I just need the materials and hardware. Thanks.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I wish you luck on your project

[@nomad5881]

first time laying vinyl, was gunna wing it but decided to research first. practiced on some off cuts and it works really well. thanks!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@nomad5881 you’re welcome

[@rustyshimstock8653]

Thank you for the very concise and informative video. Very helpful!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome

[@ngochai1883]

Can you please post the link to buy the products in your description? It’d be more helpful for newbies like me. Thanks!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes sir I will, I mainly shop only at one store because they have everything I need, here is a link www.tools4flooring.com/ I also have a store with flooring supplies and tools as well, just not as big of a selection but if you wish to help support the channel here is a link to my store www.fbsb.store/

[@Frednbetty21]

Where do I get the seam sealer ?

[@RadRat1138]

Lowes or Home Depot

[@famefirst]

This is a great step by step video!

[@RealKansasMan]

Thanks for the tips on this type of flooring. Extremely helpful.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Cool, thank you

[@evanhughes3027]

Thank you so much for the video. You're an excellent teacher. I am sending you and your knees good luck!

[@LyraeBecker]

Enjoyed your demo, thank you. Any chance you could demonstrate joining seams of 2 different styles sheet vinyl? That meet in a curved/arched edge? Like, wood plank to flagstone or coppertino? Btw, what's your opinion of joining different brands of vinyl?

[@Virgox222]

Looks absolutely amazing! Gorgeous

[@deercreekoutdoors8709]

Thank you so much for this video. Very informative and helpful. Great job!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Glad you liked it and I hope it helps you with your project

[@RenoBusdriver]

Found this helpful. Currently had carpet and over 10 years having pets it had to go. Was going to do plank vinyl flooring but go with sheet vinyl or linoleum for my living room. I’m no professional just a simple bus driver. So even if I screw it up I’ll still be happy. Wife and I plan on buying a new house to replace this modular home. So trying to fix and repair what I can till I can get legal matters done. This home was my deceased mother’s and was neglected

[@michaelcosta8876]

Good video one important thing to remember always remove the oil from your blade before cutting a seam. The oil can leave a dark line on light colored vinyl and could contaminate the seam sealer. I prefer using a trimmer blade in a utility knife to cut seams.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@donjensen5044]

You are an artist my friend. Well done once again. Thank you for another great tip.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you sir

[@famefirst]

Great video sir! You look like you’re in a vinyl dojo.

[@jrafloors757]

Yes thank you Ruben 😊 finally someone who knows an teaching us more on this type of flooring thank you

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome

[@jazrid9261]

Also that winger seam application is for Armstrong or Congolium hard goods 6 ft , the seam roller just gets glued up and transfers it all over , I find that for the material here a stair tool run along the same areas is a better technique

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Ok

[@isadoradurso9491]

this was so helpful and perfectly presented, thanks so much!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome

[@mlester3001]

I want this guy to install my sheet vinyl.

[@EugeneHaymes]

I am installing sheet vinyl in a bedroom. The floor is not flat, so laminate planks will not work. There is a bout 1/4" over 4 feet sag in the center of the room of my 1937 house. Will the sheet vinyl conform to the shape of the sag and should I tape the vinyl to my old, painted hardwood floors or use glue?

[@solb101]

Good stuff. Why didn’t you use spreadable floor adhesive on the vinyl rather than the spray adhesive?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Sprayed adhesive is very cost-effective and dries a lot faster

[@PhoenixAurelius-138]

I have everything but the seam sealer. If I did a project now but ordered the seam sealer and applied it AFTER, would that work? Or should I wait to do everything altogether?

[@johnholmes3584]

The spray glue you used first, is it made just for the seam area?

[@mansoortaj]

What was the name of the sealant used in the end. Will it be available at HD?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@mansoortaj no it is unavailable at Home Depot but it was MLG 33 by Mannington

[@jeffreyplumber1975]

caught you when studying up on LVP for a project really like your videos very interesting dont do much flooring as Im a plumber lol. good to see other guys though that care about thier Trade, workmanship , ethic!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍 Well I hope you found the information he was looking for here

[@jeffreyplumber1975]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys Yea I did thanks Ill be back LOL

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@jeffreyplumber1975 😀👍

[@Isaac-47517]

Seam looked very shiny. Was it not dry? Ty for video.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@Isaac-47517 correct, the sealer was still wet

[@jameskern-o7y]

What is the seem sealer that works best plz?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@jameskern-o7y which ever is recommended by the manufacturer. Each vinyl requires a different sealer.

[@funnymoney6969]

Great video

[@jasephase2k933]

Good job bought exactly same vinyl only messed up back of sink & corner of door tryed to seem behind sink tiny peace near door didn't know was a seemer product

[@tayelorwallace]

We have a 1996 trailer, 15 x 76. We are wanting to do the floor ourselves. The product we were initially interested in was Congoleum Expansion Wagon Wheel Sheet Vinyl 15 ft. Is it better to do it with the wood grain running the length of the house, ending up with extra vinyl. Or should it run perpendicular to the length and a bunch of seams?

[@redbeard5510]

Super pleasant and very well explained!

[@KarlaDonahoe]

Explain what I was doing wrong. Great video.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome

[@lorrainegracia3439]

Where can I find the last tool you used to bind the seam with the glue? What is it called?

[@AllenMoffatt-zg8gs]

Help! I've gotta 36x26 room. Fiberglass back sheet vinyl going in. Goods are 13 ft 1 3/4 inches. So I'm putting the seam right down the middle. Do I lay glue and install one side first or start in the middle. One journey man and two green helpers. I was thinking do the seam first and work from the middle. 5 gallon buckets of sand holding down the vinyl once I get it where I want. Glue 6 foot down the middle and work my seam. Opinion?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Start on one side, following half of the vinyl back and glue half of one piece of vinyl down let your glue flash before laying your vinyl back in it. I watched Glue has secured properly. Then you can roll your vinyl back into the adhesive. With that done, you should be working on the side of the vinyl now that has a seam on it, leave yourself about 2 foot or 18 inches from the edge of the vinyl and do the same thing with adhesive. So the vinyl back spread your adhesive let it dry and roll it into the adhesive then you’ll get your second piece of vinyl completely matched up to your seam, cut your seam and then fold it back about 2 foot or 18 inches on each side of your seam and glue that area. Once the glue dries place one side of the seam into the adhesive, roll it down and the glue. Start on the other piece, working the same together in the middle of the room and work to one side once that’s complete on that side, come back to the center again and work to the other end. After you complete you have your same put together in rolled in the glue then you can finish gluing the remainder of the floor

[@sunnyl8322]

Thank you so much! This was a great video.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome

[@marcellaschechter7411]

Great information, thank you. I do believe I can do this!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You got this, just take your time while cutting

[@BA7444]

How do I scrub sheet vinyl with a 175 machine? Which color pad? Some floors have a matte finish some have a glossy finish. What chemicals should I use and how do I remove scuff marks and other marks without damaging the floor?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I have no idea better I am not in the cleaning business. I only install

[@OLAJUMOKEable]

Pls can this be in the living room

[@johnthurston6477]

Can i trim and underscribe the seam like linoleum

[@MrPaulyperk]

Can you do this on concrete?

[@Ukraineandthalia]

Great video, thanks so much

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome

[@russellsherry130]

Meant to say the cove base was my job. This job was in Riverview Florida Riverview Va center. Even with moister problems we got her done on time without a major punch list.what was on her were able to charge for.

[@jameslick5233]

Thank you for this video. Have you ever noticed vinyl plank flooring expanding? Like laminate does?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes vinyl plank definitely expands you need expansion on it just like you do with laminate, at least a quarter inch of expansion at the minimum

[@jb-es5zj]

if you use a hard set glue and not pressure sensitive it a lot less likely to do so

[@AbdulRahman-ct1jm]

What is the name of the sealer your using

[@cletisevans7964]

Great vid, but I don't have two weeks to make one seam cut, can u show us the fast, sloppy cut? So I don't get fired lol 😆

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😂😂 sorry I don’t do fast and sloppy

[@chadbaillie6760]

I'd do the seams first so I can get any bubbles out and not trapped in the seam area

[@rayblanco7086]

Really good video

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you sir

[@gjerseysilentg1622]

Wow good job that’s why I learned to cut pad for carpet that way I bet lol

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

👍

[@chrisferguson7549]

Awesome, informative and Ty

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@jerridhawkins8133]

Well done

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you sir

[@garysmith9017]

I make windows like 1in cut out instead of slits looks like it would work

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Cool

[@reneepeffer875]

Hi! Thank you for the very helpful video!! I have a question about the placement of the sheet vinyl seam. I know the best option would be to put the seam in a low traffic area but I was wondering how well seams hold up in medium to high traffic areas? If possible, should seams in medium/high traffic areas be avoided??

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

If it is sealed properly and glued properly won’t have any problems

[@roykeane2610]

Been waiting for this one thanks man

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Glad to deliver

[@johnthurston6477]

Can i underscribe the seam or will it shrink​@@FloorsbySouthernboys

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@johnthurston6477 yes, you can do that

[@Yhrim70]

what type glue do you recommend for sheet vinyl floor, that is *not* the "felt/paper" backed? The backing on my floor has a vinyl or rubber type feel. I've seen glue for the felt or fiberglass backed type materials, but nothing seems to be for this type vinyl.

[@JMorris216]

Pressure sensitive glue

[@robdoitall]

You have a link to buy that spray?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Here you are www.fbsb.store/adhesives

[@russellsherry130]

Hello Sir you're process will probably work on residential. But about one year ago me and two other intaller's did 35 thousand yards of sheet vinyl, seven thousand sq of LVP. And twelve thousand sq. Of LVT and two thousand sq yards of carpet tile.3 installer's with about 125yts.experience between the 3 of us completed the job in six months that included, 35/pallets of johnsonite cove Base 120/liner feet per box. My ion When it came two seaming this product we did it different this product was hospital grade high end that required welding. Love all that you do but maybe it wise to clarifie that you should always use manufacturing suggested recommendations for trimming seam's especially when it cones to high end Good's. Just a thought. Looking faward to the next one.

[@WillS-pl8wg]

Did you take atleast one pic of your 35 thousand yard job ?? Ya jibroni.

[@russellsherry130]

@@WillS-pl8wg not yet but the job is south Hillsborough VA.center/Riverview Florida there are some pictures online of the flooring but I haven't taken any of.my own yet.I will eventually. But feel free to look it up online.

[@MrTimHines]

fantastic explanation

[@da-gc]

Question.. can u help me on how to lay sheet vinyl on carpet? I've watched videos but that's not the route I wanna take using poster boards on carpet then the peel & stick 8 don't think the posters aren't firm enuf to lay sheet or peel & stick.

[@wisolutions]

Rip the carpet up use luan that way you can inspect your sub floor and do any repairs laying over carpet is just a terrible thing to do get rid of layers first always as a rule of thumb. Your subfloor will love you and last longer as a result. It isn't hard to pull carpet and staples you can do a 12 x 12 room in a night after a full work shift I'd say for inexperienced person. Just have a couple good pair of needle nose and a hammer rip up the carpet and use the needle nose in a rolling motion to pull the staples. If your sub floor seems good and such I would just lay it right on there if it looks rough surface with divets if it is still okay to walk on I would fill the divets that are larger than 1/4" and lay down luan and staple it . Then lay your flooring.

[@amyfreeze9772]

there isn't any seam tape for this instead of gluing it down?

[@AmAndA.890]

Super helpful! Thank you

[@jazrid9261]

Hey just saying that Seam sealer combo is dinosaured ok look up Taylor sheet vinyl sealer , I’m sure you know about it !

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@alanjones5272]

Why not use a Cold Weld?

[@mistycornelius5994]

Thank you!!!

[@psycobone1]

What tried this before and accidentally glued my b@lls to the seam instructions not clear

[@travisgrimm]

Makes me want to make my floor look right

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍awesome

[@joemonroe3811]

Thank you my brother

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome

[@krissybell777]

Thank you!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome

[@DekeMobile]

Well done video

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you I hope it helped

[@price724]

Subscribed

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@JMorris216]

Should doublle cut those seams

[@dabrain1111]

All I can say is thank you

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@brianmoran610]

Great video - thx

[@chadmiller2737]

Thank you!

[@randyaugustine2124]

Excellent

[@mikemarsh768]

Sheet vinager repair

[@jb-es5zj]

g`day i would have sat my straight edge on the other side if you know what i mean

[@rumpanuthabetha]

Start at 2:00

[@scotthanley2602]

Cpt blades are for cpt period

[@stevelee5291]

nice!

[@Bottlefedtren]

No knee pads is criminal

[@carpet180]

👍🏻

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@randystarcher2358]

U need to tell the size of the sheets

[@shawnmoore5621]

👍👍

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@bobbygriffin4646]

Hello

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@gregorypeck37]

I started putting down flooring with my uncle when i was 13 about to turn 14. He would always yell at me because i didn't use knee pads . I would laugh and say, i don't need them , they are for old people. 😂 Boy, was i ever the dummy , and now know why he said that , and i wish i would have listened to him.😢 Please use knee pads if you are in this profession.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes

[@conservativenow8120]

Holy man audio started out low, the medium, then blew my speakers!

[@Radjunglemc]

Im surprised he’s using a carpet knife to cut vinyl.

[@bobbygriffin4646]

Hard to hear you

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Oh snap, sorry

[@blindkimberly1360]

Uh huh. My address is…

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😂👍

[@timeless6964]

Audio Sucks!!