- 1). Measure the square footage of the floor. Make a scale drawing on graph paper, using one square of the paper for every tile. Design a layout by filling in the squares with different color inks. Take this paper to your home improvement store to purchase the necessary number of boxes to complete the job.
- 2). Inspect the sub-floor to ensure that it is clean and free from grease, dirt, wax and dust. Make sure it is level. Lay Armstrong leveler on top of existing floor to smooth out any texture.
- 3). Remove baseboards or shoe molding. Undercut door frames if they are too tight to allow the tile to slide underneath. Remove everything from the room. Find the center of the room and mark with the chalk line. Mark from the centers of opposite walls. Dry fit tiles in both directions from the center of the room without removing the background.
- 4). Spread one-fourth of the room with vinyl floor adhesive. Peel off the backing from the self-adhering tile. Line up the first tile where the working lines cross in the room. Align an edge of a tile with a working line or adjacent tile and let it fall into place. When it is aligned correctly, press the tile into place. Repeat the application of adhesive to another portion of the floor. Position the subsequent tiles in a step pattern. Observe the arrows on the back of the tile, and place in the same direction, or alternate for a distinct pattern. Cut L-shaped tile for outside and inside corners.
- 5). Check that all tiles are firmly in place and smooth. Clean the adhesive on the tiles with soapy water or mineral spirits. Replace the baseboards and shoe molding.