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Vinyl Floor Repair: Scratches, Tears and Chips in Sheet Vinyl and Vinyl Tiles

Vinyl flooring is found in millions of UK kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and commercial spaces. Sheet vinyl and vinyl tiles are popular for their durability, water resistance and low cost — but they do get damaged. Scratches from furniture, tears from sharp objects and chips at edges and joins are all common. Professional repair can restore vinyl floors without the upheaval and cost of replacement.

Types of Vinyl Floor Damage We Repair

  • Surface scratches — shallow marks through the wear layer, polished out or filled
  • Deep scratches and gouges — material removal requiring vinyl filler and colour matching
  • Tears — where the vinyl has split or lifted, re-bonded and filled
  • Edge chips — at joins, thresholds, around obstacles
  • Burn marks — from cigarettes or dropped hot objects
  • Stain damage — where chemical contact has discoloured or degraded the surface

Sheet Vinyl vs Vinyl Tiles

Sheet vinyl repair involves working with the continuous surface — filling damage and blending the colour and texture pattern across the repair area. Vinyl tile repair is slightly different — individual tiles can sometimes be lifted and replaced if they’re still available, but where they’re not (discontinued ranges), in-situ repair is the solution.

Commercial Vinyl Flooring Repair

Commercial vinyl floors — in offices, schools, care homes and retail environments — often need repair to pass safety inspections or simply to maintain a professional appearance. We work with facilities managers and commercial property operators to repair vinyl flooring across large multi-site estates.

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Guild of Master Craftsmen member
LSC accredited
Rated on Trustpilot
CSCSAccredited
IPAFAccredited
PASMAAccredited
SSSTSAccredited
SMSTSAccredited
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