Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation
Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation labor cost? What are the important Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation expect to pay between $0.27 to $0.43 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the vinyl tile flooring may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All vinyl tile flooring from the same manufacturers lot
- A detailed vinyl tile flooring layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the vinyl tile flooring meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- All vinyl tile flooring will be installed flat and smooth - with no buckling, creasing at any point; all vinyl tile flooring edges will be flat and securely attached, along the entire length of the edge
- Ceiling and wall cutouts will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- All vinyl tile flooring edge seams will be concealed completely under base molding; the molding will be straight to within 1/8 inch in 10 feet and rest flush directly on top of vinyl tile flooring
- All vinyl tile flooring seam / joint location(s) must be approved before work begins; typically, seams should not be located in areas of high traffic exposure, visual prominence or bright lighting
- All vinyl tile flooring seams will be joined and edge glued per manufacturer approved methods; finished seam will be straight, flat and completely free of adhesive residue
- Patterned vinyl tile flooring seams will be installed so that patterns match to within 1/64 inch along the entire length of each seam
- Installed vinyl tile flooring surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction
- The vinyl tile flooring will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the vinyl tile flooring work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of vinyl tile flooring, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order vinyl tile flooring; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of vinyl tile flooring; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Vinyl Tile Flooring Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Remove existing vinyl tile flooring (optional)
- Secure subfloor to framing; eliminate squeaks and soft spots
- Install vinyl tile flooring using manufacturer recommended flooring adhesive, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Install vinyl tile flooring to fit closely around fixtures and fittings
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Install trim plates or pieces
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
