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Unit: Lay flat vinyl

LMFFL2301A: Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings

Section 1: Materials and equipment


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Adhesives are used to stick two surfaces together so they can't separate easily.

There is a huge range of adhesive products designed for resilient floor coverings. However many of them are not suitable for lay flat vinyl because they can react with the backing and cause discolouration or damage.

These products include polyurethane, contact and epoxy resin. We'll talk more about them in the unit: Commercial vinyl.

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The two main types of products used to stick down lay flat vinyl are acrylic adhesive and double-sided tape.

The methods used to install them are described in Section 4: Laying techniques.

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Learning activity

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Choose a lay flat vinyl product and get a copy of the manufacturer's installation instructions.

Then answer the following questions:

What is the brand name and who is the manufacturer of the flooring?

What brand of adhesive is recommended for laying the flooring?

What type of adhesive is it? Briefly describe the product.

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