Painting Vinyl Floor

X expert source patrick coye.

Painting vinyl floor. My tips for painting a vinyl floor. If you don t use the exact products i used chat with the pros about what products to use not all primers can. Allow time in between coats to dry.

Roll on the primer. Cleaning and deglossing your vinyl 1. Test the paint in an inconspicuous spot.

Things you will need bucket general purpose cleaner sponge or cloth wood filler putty knife medium grit sandpaper vacuum cleaner microfiber cloth deglosser rubber gloves eye protection blue painter s tape small brush primer large brush or roller porch and floor paint. Instead of going with deep black and stark white i wanted a softer look so i used an antique white and charcoal grey. You might find it easier to use a hand brush for painting the edges of the room for better control.

You ll need a stir sticks a couple of 21 2 inch synthetic angled sash brush a telescoping extension pole two roller. I purchased 1 quart of each color in valspar at lowe s. Steps to painting vinyl floors.

Roll on the primer. Line the trim around the floor with painter s tape. How to paint vinyl floors.

Remove the shiny. Spend a few days making a list about what you ll need from the room s you re painting because it will be off limits. Once the primer is dry brush on one or two coats of your paint.