Vinyl Floor Covering

[Jim]

Six months ago my new bathroom was finished off with vinyl floor covering. After it was laid the plumber sealed all the edges with high quality sealant. Now the vinyl has "rucked" and I have to remove the vinyl and replace it. Is it wise to immediately seal a newly laid vinyl flooring ?.
There is no water damage and the floor was newly laid and flat as a pancake.

 

[lymmranger]

There is no need to seal it at all - its a personal choice.

The reason for this (as you are about to discover!) is that next time the vinyl is replaced you will have trouble getting new silicone to stick to the remnants of the old silicone

To actually answer your question, there is no need to wait, just go for it

 

[Jim]

Thanks a lot. I reckon I will steer clear of sealing again !
Jim

 

[crazydaze]

Sheet Vinyl should be loose laid and can be sealed around the edge with sealant.

It is not uncommon for vinyl to expand/contract over a period after installation and most reputable compnaies would offer a free re-trim service in the first 12 months to allow for this settlement.

Chances are, what you have just needs easing and re-trimming, not replacing.

If it has been subjected to very heavy wear or things like castors, then localised stretching can occur and this can't be remedied really. Equally if it was fully stuck down and the process not perfectly completed it could be causing an issue although that usually manifests itself as a bubble rather than rucking.

 

[lymmranger]

too late Dave

- the first post states he has already changed it
(some people can be very impatient )