Trenchers are tools used in PVC flooring installation to create grooves or trenches in the flooring material where welding wire can be inserted during the heat welding process. These grooves help to strengthen the bond between adjoining pieces of PVC flooring, ensuring a more secure and durable installation. Trenchers are available in various designs, including manual and powered options, and they typically feature a blade or wheel for cutting grooves into the flooring material.

Here's how to use a trencher for PVC flooring installation:

Preparation: Prepare the work area by cleaning and dry fitting the PVC flooring rolls. Ensure the flooring material is properly aligned and positioned before beginning the trenching process.

Selecting the Trencher: Choose a trencher tool appropriate for your specific PVC flooring material and installation requirements. Consider factors such as the thickness of the flooring, the width and depth of the trenches needed, and the type of trencher available (manual or powered).

Marking Guidelines: Use a straight edge or chalk line to mark guidelines on the flooring surface where you intend to create trenches. These guidelines will help ensure straight and uniform trenches throughout the installation.

Positioning the Trencher: Place the trencher tool at the starting point of the marked guidelines, ensuring it is securely positioned and stable on the flooring surface.

Adjusting Depth:  Recommended depth is 2/3 of the floor thickness.

Cutting Trenches: Begin cutting trenches into the flooring material by guiding the trencher along the marked guidelines. Apply steady pressure to the trencher as you move it forward, allowing the blade or wheel to cut through the flooring material and create the desired trenches.

Maintaining Uniformity: Keep the trencher aligned with the marked guidelines to ensure uniformity and consistency in the depth and width of the trenches. Take care to avoid veering off course or creating uneven trenches during the cutting process.

Finishing: Once the trenches are cut along the entire length of the marked guidelines, carefully inspect them for any imperfections or irregularities. Use a utility knife or sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges or uneven surfaces as needed.