How to Fix a Hole in a Vinyl Floor

Vinyl floors are a very pretty and economical way to cover flooring. They can get damaged and they can end up with a hole. There is an easy fix for a hole in a vinyl floor. The most important part is be sure to buy a few extra tiles for repairs when installing your floor.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Use an extra floor tile. Fold loosely in half with the good side out.

2. 
    

   Scrape the surface of the extra floor tile to get fine shavings. Keep scraping the surface until your have enough to make a patch. The shavings should be small, thin and almost powdery. Use a utility knife to scrape for shavings.

3. 
    

   Place your shavings on a piece of wax paper in a small pile. Slowly add clear nail polish. Mix the clear nail polish into the shavings. Stir together until you have the consistency of putty.

4. 
    

   Place masking tape as close to the hole in your vinyl floor tile as possible, framing all sides. Use a putty knife or spackle knife to spread the mixture of nail polish and shavings into the hole. Press down while spreading make sure you fill the hole.

5. 
    

   Allow the patch to dry completely. At least an hour, remove the masking tape and lightly sand with fine steel wool to smooth the surface of the patch.

6. 
    

   Apply a coat of floor polish or clear nail polish to give the patch a shiny finish.

[bailey4]

on 8/21/2009 Good detailed steps on How to Fix a Hole in a Vinyl Floor. 5*

[goodselfme]

on 8/20/2009 Thank you for the way to fix a hole in a vinyl floor. This do it yourself tip can save a lot of money.

[konakai]

on 8/19/2009 Great photo's to go along with your easy to follow instructions on how to fix a hole in a Vinyl Floor. 5*****

[bellerose]

on 8/19/2009 Thanks--nail polish seems like it would make a great durable patch. 5*

[writer7]

on 8/19/2009 Good tips on fixing holes in vinyl flooring.