How To Cut Vinyl Tile Against A Wall

Cut the new tile size with the utility knife and align it with the floor measurements.

How to cut vinyl tile against a wall.

Start with copy paper. Put another full tile on top of the one to butt cut and push it up against the wall. Once i figured out how big my tile was plus the grout joint then i just added the 1 8 of an inch for the gap between the tile and the wall. Adjust the sizing before before taking off the tile s adhesive backing.

Slide the piece against the wall and adjust it to sit in its installed location. Tape the part on the floor down firmly. I did have one area at the door where i didn t need the 1 8 of an inch gap so i eliminated it. Pour cooling oil over the tile where the cut will be made.

Buy at least 1 2 additional tiles in case you accidentally cut a tile too small. Twist the screws on either side of the top of the cutter to. You will see gaps along the length of the flooring. Press the handle down.

Using a vinyl tile cutter 1. Plan to start perpendicular to the longest wall to keep cutting minimal. Cut the bottom tile to the line for a perfect fit. When you get to the edge of a room you will have a gap that needs to be covered with a partial self adhesive tile.

Use your tape measure to get the exact dimensions of the gap. Put on eye protection and a dust mask to protect against dust. Each package of vinyl plank flooring will have subtle differences in the plank pattern and color so. Angle grinders and rotary tools are effective ways to cut tile while it s still glued to the wall or floor.

Mark the location of the cut with a marker or pencil. Fix a piece of masking tape along the mark to make the line easier to follow and help prevent chipping. Place the tile to be cut directly on top of the last full tile. Using the room measurements you found in the last step divide the room width by the plank width to determine how wide.

If you choose to cut the tiles and butt them against the base you will need to create a pattern. Mark the center of the area you want to cut the tile with a grease pencil. Put the paper on the floor with about one half of it up against the base. You should leave approximately a inch gap away from the wall.

Adjust the depth of the blade by turning the screws. Use a spray bottle to wet the tile with water to reduce dust. Use the tape measure running down the edge of the tile cutter to line up the. Lay a piece of flooring finished side up on the subfloor.