Wet Vinyl Installation

Mix 1 or 2 drops of liquid dish soap in a spray bottle of water.

Wet vinyl installation.

Leave your vinyl flooring to acclimatise in the intended room for 24 hours. Spray your surface and the bottom of the vinyl after removing the liner with water. Small vinyl lettering and decals should be installed dry. For vinyl sheet flooring add 75ml to each edge to allow for cutting and trimming.

Get the surface and vinyl adhesive wet. Use the support to remove any excess trim around the area. Some types of vinyl flooring such as plank and tile need a few days to acclimate to the temperature and humidity in your home prior to the installation. 2 1 lay the vinyl wrap on the flat sur face without removing the lining.

We recomend using the wet application method for flat surfaces only. Vinyl flooring installation typically takes between 1 2 days to complete. This process prevents expanding and contracting after the flooring is installed. Application vvivid vinyl wraps may be dry or wet applied.

The wet method is usually recommended for the larger simple designs and any application where the application surface is recessed or embossed ie. Turn off any underfloor heating. The dry method as its name indicates does not use fluid but rather depends on the skill of the installer to correctly position the film. Avoid joins in wet areas to prevent water from getting underneath the vinyl.

At tvd vinyl decals we evaluate both installation methods on all of our decals to determine and recommend the best method for our customers to use.