Cutting Corners Vinyl Tile

Begin by measuring the tile.

Cutting corners vinyl tile.

Cut the new tile size with the utility knife and align it with the floor measurements. Cut just enough of the tile away so that 1 2 inch is under the base of the toilet. Step 1 mark the tile where it needs to be cut. It has an l shaped platform and measuring guides for accurate cuts.

You only need a small marking as you ll use another tile as your straight edge for cutting 1 x research source if you cannot see the pencil marks try using a washable pen or marker step 2 score the vinyl tile with a utility knife. Hand tighten the bolts back down. You can cut and nail the trim to the wall. Don t tighten with a wrench.

Use a pull bar or a tapping block if the fit is hard to reach. Measure the space you need to fit a tile into using a tape measure. Measure the width from the last tile applied to just under the base using a thin metal ruler. Make deeper and deeper cuts along the score until you cut through the tile.

Buy at least 1 2 additional tiles in case you accidentally cut a tile too small. Pull the angle grinder carefully along the cut line to score the tile. Get the vinyl planks under the doorjambs as this provides an even fit of your flooring. Adjust the sizing before before taking off the tile s adhesive backing.

How to cut tiles that are in corners or difficult to cut. Draw the shape of the cut with a marker or pencil. How to cut tiles that are in corners or difficult to cut. Call us at 1 409 853 1671 about us.

If you cannot get under the doorjambs you can use an electric handsaw to cut a small groove. Mark the places you need to cut the tile with a pencil. Secure the tile to a work bench or other work surface with a clamp. Vinyl composition tile cutter if you are installing laminate flooring in a large kitchen or basement recreation area rent a special cutter for vinyl tile.

The sharp sliding cutter will slice through 9 or 12 inch tiles and also cuts tiles diagonally. Loosen the bolts just enough to rock the toilet enough to slip the tile under it.