Req 6b — Repairing Flooring
6b.
Repair or replace damaged tile, linoleum, or vinyl flooring.
Flooring repairs demand accuracy because the finished surface is used constantly and seen from every angle. A patch that is slightly high, poorly aligned, or badly trimmed will remind people of the repair every time they walk across it.
🎬 Video: How to Patch a Sheet Vinyl Floor (video) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPh6XEDUHeE
What to Watch For
- Is the damage a tear, crack, chip, or loose edge?
- Is the repair mostly cosmetic, or is the material lifting and becoming a trip hazard?
- Can the damaged piece be matched, trimmed, and seated cleanly?
This project teaches close measuring and neat edge work, much like Req 2e — Screen Repair, but with a surface people walk on instead of a frame they look through.