How to Repair Vinyl Seams with Clear Nail Polish

Vinyl seams in flooring and other materials can bubble and separate over time. Using clear nail polish as a repair element works best with small holes or splits for larger repair jobs, it's best to replace the broken vinyl tile. These smaller repairs will probably take about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the quality of your materials and how quickly you pick up the technique. Keep in mind that nail polish dries quickly, so buy the regular kind and not the quick-drying kind, and once you pour it out, try to finish the job within five minutes. Preparing the materials and laying them out correctly will help you speed up the process.

Things You'll Need

• Putty knife
• Clear nail polish
• Piece of matching vinyl flooring
• Sandpaper
• Masking tape

Instructions

1. Put on safety gloves. Rub the edge of the matching vinyl flooring with sandpaper to make a powder. Surround the hole or split in the seam with masking tape to protect the flooring around it.

2. Mix 5 to 10 drops of clear nail polish to the powder to make a thick mixture. Use the putty knife to completely cover and surround the split.

3. Wait for the mixture to dry, then gently sandpaper the edges until they are flush with the rest of the floor.

References

• Repair Home: Repairing Vinyl