How to Get Bubbles Out of a Vinyl Floor

Vinyl flooring is a popular choice in kitchens and bathrooms because the material is relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain. However, you might find small air bubbles forming underneath the floor. Bubbles or blisters in a vinyl floor are not unusual, and not hard to fix. In most cases, you can perform the repairs with materials you already have on hand at home.

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  Puncture the center of a small bubble--less than an inch across--with a needle or the point of a sharp paring knife.

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  Press down on the bubble to let out the air. Keep the vinyl as flat as possible. If the blistered spot will not stay flat, inject a bit of super-adhesive glue inside the puncture hole.

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  Cover the bubble with a dish towel and apply a hot clothes iron to the area for several minutes. Run the iron back and forth over the bubble, using the same motions as when ironing clothing. The heat of the iron will re-bond the vinyl.

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  Perform a more extensive repair on bubbles that measure larger than 1 inch in diameter. Use a razor blade to cut a cross into the center of the blister and peel back each corner of the bubble. If the vinyl is not soft enough to cut open, soften it with a hot iron.

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  Apply a vinyl adhesive to the flooring beneath the outermost vinyl layer that you've peeled back. Reposition the four corners of the vinyl and press down firmly to make them adhere. Cover the repaired spot with wax paper and place a heavy object, like a dictionary, on top for several hours. The pressure will help the vinyl stay in place as the adhesive dries.