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Vinyl tiles can be used in any room of the house.  They have the advantage of being durable, easily maintained, and, as detailed in this article, easy to install. 

Prior to installation, ready the room by taking out all furniture.  Then clean the floor that the vinyl tiles will be covering.  In addition, check the subfloor to make sure it does not have any damage, such as holes or cracks that need to be repaired before laying the vinyl tiles. 

Next, you will lay down the underlay boarding.  This is usually a thin, plywood or fibre board secured with underlay nails.  This step is vital if the floor is uneven. 

Now start tiling at the room’s centre spot.  As you work out and near the walls and door jambs, you will need to cut the vinyl tile with a utility knife to get them to fit properly.  To do this, you will need to place a whole tile on top of the tile nearest the wall.  Fix the top tile so that its four edges are aligned with the tile that is already below it.  Now set yet another tile on top of this top tile and push it up against the wall.  Trace a pencil on that inner edge of the top tile, in effect marking the middle tile.  Use the middle tile for cutting. 

It may take a little practice at first, but eventually even those who consider themselves home improvement novices, will be expertly cutting vinyl tiles.