It’s possible to damage a Dryback Vinyl floor, resulting in small scratches, large wax scratches, or other damage. Fortunately, in most cases, you can solve these issues with a repair kit or by treating the top layer. It’s uncommon to have to replace an entire vinyl plank on a floor. If you accidentally drop something sharp on your Whalebone Vinyl floor and damage a vinyl strip, you can replace it. To do so, you’ll need to remove the damaged strip and replace it with a new one. Remember: it’s better to have a hole in your hand than a hole in your floor!
Replacing Vinyl flooring
If you need to replace a vinyl strip on your vinyl floor, you can use this step-by-step plan. However, if you have Laminate flooring or Rigid Click Vinyl flooring, you may need different instructions. For those types of flooring, refer to the tips on how to replace a plank of, for example, a Herringbone Rigid Click Vinyl floor at the bottom of this article. We want to make sure everyone can benefit from this information.
If you’re considering removing the entire vinyl floor, we recommend seeking the assistance of a professional, as this is a significant undertaking. A stripping machine is required to remove the vinyl from the subfloor, which can be a challenge. If you happen to have such a machine at home, you may of course try to remove the floor yourself. If you’re looking to replace your old vinyl floor and are interested in a new Floer, we encourage you to reach out to your nearest Floer dealer.
Remove the Vinyl strip with a hair dryer
Are you planning to remove the vinyl strip yourself? Don’t delay, head to the bathroom and get started! Removing a vinyl strip is a simple task that only requires a hair dryer or hot air gun. This is how you can loosen the herringbone vinyl floor from the glue. The vinyl glue is used to attach the vinyl planks to the subfloor. Using the heat from the hair dryer or hot air gun, the glue softens and makes it easy to remove the vinyl strip. This method works for all dryback vinyl floors, including normal dryback vinyl floors, herringbone vinyl floors, and wide vinyl.
Have you successfully removed the vinyl strip using a hair dryer? If so, you can proceed to remove any glue residue and install the new vinyl strip. You can easily remove the residue with, for example, a paint scraper or spatula. Place the new dryback vinyl where the old plank used to be and then lay the new vinyl strip on top of it.
If you’re replacing a tiled vinyl floor, follow the same steps and lay the new vinyl tiles. After laying the floor, it’s a good idea to place something heavy on it for about two hours to ensure a strong bond between the new vinyl strip and the adhesive.
Vinyl floor removal step-by-step
Here are the steps for removing a vinyl strip:
- Heat the vinyl strip using a heat gun or hair dryer
- Remove the damaged vinyl plank
- Remove glue residues from the floor
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- Fix the new vinyl floorboard
- Place something heavy on the vinyl strip and let it dry completely for two hours
- Enjoy your Floer looking like new again!
Re-lay Rigid Click Vinyl
If you have a damaged plank in your rigid click vinyl floor that needs replacing, you can do it in much the same way as with laminate flooring. However, it’s a trickier job than replacing a dryback vinyl floor strip, so be sure to follow all the steps carefully.
First, cover the floorboard with tape to prevent accidentally removing the wrong board. Next, use a circular saw to make several notches and remove the vinyl plank. Apply Floer D3 joint glue, attach the new plank, and distribute weight over it so it can dry properly.
For a step-by-step guide on replacing a plank, check out our laminate plank replacement plan. Don’t worry if you have 32 cm wide laminate planks – this plan works for them too. And if you have a herringbone pattern, follow our step-by-step plan to replace your damaged Herringbone Laminate floor.
More Vinyl flooring tips
Looking for tips and tricks to get started on certain chores or in need of some inspiration? Check out and read the Floer blogs! Our blogs explain, for example, the differences between dryback vinyl and click vinyl floors. You can also browse all the floors in our range. Want an overview for yourself? Simply order the catalogue and have it delivered to your door! To see a Floer floor in real life, order a sample. This way, you can determine which colour Tile Rigid Click Vinyl looks best in your home.
Are you a fan of herringbone pattern floors? You’re in luck! Our range includes oak wood floors with this pattern. The Floer Herringbone Parquet is available in various finishes and wood grades. If you prefer a straight plank parquet floor, then the oak parquet is the way to go.
