Vinyl sheet is not one of the more DIY-friendly floors. The biggest problem is cutting the vinyl sheet to the correct size, and cutting around awkward shapes, e.g. the basin and toilet in a bathroom. Sheet vinyl is also very heavy and extremely difficult to work with. For this reason it is better to use a professional to install the flooring.

In all cases, the subfloor that the vinyl is to be installed on to must be flat and dry and most of all smooth. If not, an embossing leveller may need to be used to smooth over textured surfaces, patch irregularities or fill in grooves. If there are any irregularities on the subfloor the vinyl will crack and tear over time.