• Vinyl tiles require specific tools.wooden texture of the floor - ideal background image by Elnur from Fotolia.com
  
  Vinyl tiles are frequently used by homeowners who are looking for a low-cost, flexible floor tile they can install themselves. However, homeowners may not be aware of the tools that can make vinyl tile installation much easier. All vinyl tile tools are available at home improvement stores, with the large items available for rent by the hour.
  
  

Trowel and Proper Adhesive

• While some vinyl tiles come with adhesive right on the back, many use an adhesive that is applied to the floor with a trowel. There are as many types of vinyl tile adhesive as there are manufacturers; it is important to use the recommended adhesive for the brand of vinyl tile being installed to ensure the tile bonds properly.
  
  Trowels used can be small in size, as the adhesive is generally not "keyed" or raked but spread over the surface instead.
  
  

Vinyl Tile Cutter

• Vinyl tiles can be cut by a razor blade, but this is dangerous and often inaccurate work that leaves the edge of the tile raw. A vinyl tile cutter works like a paper cutter to make clean, straight cuts through a vinyl tile in seconds. Vinyl tile cutters work on all vinyl tiles, including commercial grade and self-stick varieties.
  
  

Vinyl Tile Roller

• A vinyl tile roller or floor roller is a heavy drum with a handle attached. It is used to produce enormous amounts of pressure on the vinyl floor. This pressure interacts with the adhesive to produce a floor that will last for decades without coming loose.