Make sure your surface is level and stable.
How to cut vinyl composite tile. Align the cut mark directly under the blade. Always use the backside of the vinyl plank flooring to keep pencil marks and the potential for damage to a minimum. Keep a damp rag on hand so you can clean up any errant adhesive.
You can also do this for straight cuts: If you spill anything on the floor, you can easily wipe it up or mop it up. Slide the tile into the cutter with one edge against the cutter’s fence.
Thinner vinyl tiles, if to be linearly cut, can be done with mere scratching with a sharp knife, and bending of the piece into two. Fill a bucket with clean water and have it standing by. Use a straight edge or ruler to guide your cuts.
Measure in from the side near both ends of the plank, and make a small mark where the cut will be made. You do not need to seal the edge. First cut the plank completely for.
Again, remember to make your mark on the scrap side of the. Mark the width with your pencil,. Cut straight lines and angles with a vinyl tile cutter.
When you get to the edge of a room, you will. Use the speed square and pencil (or chalk reel) to mark and cut 1/8” off one end of your board to ensure a clean, square edge. Take a clean mop and dip it in the water.