Measure the room and buy enough sheet vinyl with a little extra for trimming
Remove the old flooring, baseboards if needed, and any nails, staples, or debris
Make sure the subfloor is clean, dry, flat, and smooth
Repair cracks, holes, and uneven spots in the subfloor
Let the sheet vinyl acclimate in the room if the manufacturer recommends it
Roll out the vinyl and position it to fit the room
Cut the vinyl roughly to size, leaving extra around the edges
Match the pattern or seams if using more than one piece
Fold back part of the vinyl if using adhesive
Apply the recommended adhesive to the subfloor with the proper trowel
Lay the vinyl back into the adhesive carefully
Smooth it from the center outward to remove air bubbles
Roll the floor with a flooring roller if recommended
Trim the edges neatly with a sharp utility knife
Cut around doorways, vents, and obstacles
Seal seams if required by the product
Reinstall baseboards or trim
Avoid heavy traffic until the adhesive has fully cured