Six Ways to Reuse Vinyl Floor Tile

Vinyl flooring has many benefits as a surface in the home. Not only is it affordable, but it is also available in many different colors and patterns. It is also easy to maintain. Whether you have pieces left over from an installation project or are purchasing them especially for other uses, consider several options for reusing this material.

Cabinet line under the sink

Areas under the sink in the bathroom and kitchen are often damp and dirty places. You can help protect cabinets, floors, and subfloors in these locations by cutting a piece of vinyl flooring to fit the bottom of the cabinet. Once cut, place the piece in the cabinet, and it will serve as an effective barrier against moisture and dirt. If you have active plumbing problems in these areas, consider fixing the leaks before moving forward with this project, because the water damage will continue.

Protect wood from clamps

Working with wood often involves holding the pieces together with nails, screws, or glue. When joining wood with clamps, you must be careful not to damage the surface of the wood with the fastening hardware. To avoid unsightly damage, cut small pieces of vinyl flooring and insert them between the hardware and the wood to protect the wood from dents. Once finished, remove the clamps and squares.

Innovative Coasters

Wet objects on wooden surfaces can cause water damage. Whether you place glasses on a coffee table or have planters on shelves or end tables, it’s easy to allow moisture from these items to damage your wood furniture. Cut circles that are about 1 inch larger than the diameter of your pots or glassware, and then glue the two circles right sides out to create an attractive and practical roller coaster.

Wooden cribs

Wooden shims are useful around the house when you need to stabilize furniture, such as a large bookcase or table. Make small shims out of small pieces of vinyl and slide them between the furniture and the floor to provide stability.

Utility Splash Guard

A backsplash covers the area between countertops and cabinets. In a kitchen, the backsplash can be an expensive material, such as tile or stone. In other rooms in the house, such as a workshop or laundry room, you could opt for a less expensive material to act as a backsplash. Consider covering this area with a remnant. You can choose a piece with colors that match the decoration of the room. The material will serve as a protective barrier for the wall that you can easily clean with a damp cloth.

Floor mats for various purposes

Various areas around your home could benefit from small vinyl cut to size rugs. For example, make a mat to keep the area you use for pet food clean. Cut another mat to use under a litter box to simplify cleanup. You could even use custom-cut rugs as art rugs for kids to keep work surfaces clean of paint and glue.

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