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Task · part of 6. Inside the house: choose three of eight

6(b). Repair or replace damaged tile, linoleum or vinyl flooring

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Needs damaged flooring AND a matching spare tile or offcut. The match is the part that stops people: flooring bought five years ago is rarely still sold.

Note. THE MATCH IS THE HARD PART, NOT THE FITTING. Repairing or replacing damaged tile, linoleum or vinyl needs a spare that matches what is already down, and flooring bought a few years ago is often no longer sold. Look for offcuts in a garage or loft before choosing this option, because that is what decides whether it is an hour or a dead end.

Where this step comes from

  1. Home Repairs Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 6(b)

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