Basic Installation

• 1). Clean the floor and wall to remove all debris and ensure the wall has a smooth finish.
  
  
• 2). Measure the wall for the needed material and purchase 2 feet of extra molding to allow for mistakes.
  
  
• 3). Etch a guideline on the wall the width of the molding. Follow this guideline to ensure the molding is straight; any variation from this guideline will result in the molding being slanted.
  
  
• 4). Lay the molding on a flat surface if the molding has been rolled. Allow the molding to relax for several hours at room temperature.
  
  
• 5). Begin with an inside corner or next to a door molding. Measure and cut enough molding to reach another inside corner or door frame. Mark the length on the back of the molding and cut with a utility knife.
  
  
• 6). Remove the protective backing from the vinyl and push into the corner or against the door trim. Continue pushing the molding to the wall as you follow the guideline.
  
  

Non-stick Molding

• 1). Apply a wall base adhesive if the molding is not self-sticking. Adhesive can be purchased at home improvement centers or hardware stores.
  
  
• 2). Spread the adhesive on the back of the molding using a notched trowel. The adhesive will spread when the molding is pushed against the wall so do not over-apply to the top and bottom edges.
  
  
• 3). Use a damp cloth to immediately remove adhesive that leaks onto the wall or floor.
  
  

Outside Corner

• 1). Bend the molding around the corner and mark the bend with a chalk mark.
  
  
• 2). Place the molding on the floor with the right side facing up. Bend the molding at the chalk line. The backside on the molding is now facing up.
  
  
• 3). Use a utility knife to cut along the folded edge. Continue to cut away half the thickness of the backing, 1/4-inch wide. Cutting away the backing allows for a smooth transition around the outside corner.