Bob and Jim Kogut talk about the custom inlays that are being inserted into the new vinylflooring. Ed Janecek tapes down a sheet of white vinylflooring and double cuts the piece through the already installed vinyl according to predetermined chalk lines. By keeping the straight edge over the piece that is going into the floor he avoids cutting into the piece and marring the product. Next he takes the tape off and removes the scraps and then removes the insert that he has cut into the floor. He cuts off some of the backing underneath as well ensuring a flush fit. Then Janecek spreads a latex adhesive product on the square. He sets the square piece in the corner and presses it out from there. Once the piece is in place Janecek uses a roller to flatten any bumps in the adhesive and to make sure the piece is secure. He uses a seam roller to tighten the seam and then a seam sealer with a solvent that fuses the two pieces together.
Bob Visits the Congoleum Corporation plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania to see how vinylflooring is made. They start with a felt backing made of wood pulp, polyester and latex on a tremendously large roll. The first step after unrolling is adding a layer of vinyl coating gel, then drying and re-rolling at this step the roll weighs eight to ten thousand pounds. The roll is then unwound and passed through a rotary engraving press. The one at this plant is one of the largest in the world. They can use up to six stations on their press to get a full pattern with multiple colors. The last step is adding a wear layer, which is a clear vinyl that is then dried and cured. In some instances a urethane layer is added to prevent scuffs.
I recieved info on re-doing cabinets today. Now, I need to know if vinylfloor tiles will hold up as well as regular vinylflooring. The man that has for years layed all the carpet and vinyl for my family tells me that
THE OLD TILE PULLED UP EASILY BECAUSE IT WAS LAID ON PARTICLEBOARD-UNSEALED. I SEALED AND PUT GLUE DOWN FOR PREGLUED VINYLTILE. I NOW HAVE TILE GLUE AROUND THE EDGES OF THE TILE. I CALLED MYSELF CLEANING IT AS I WENT WITH HOT SOAPY WATER, BUT IT
the outside of the Plymouth home we receive tips for prep and optimum ware of exterior paints. Still at the site Bob takes us back inside to observe the vinylflooring. A template is being used to cut vinyl sheet goods for an exact fit.