2006-07-09 07:57:44 · 10 answers · asked by Debbie H 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It depends on how textured your old flooring is/was. At somepoint, all peel and stick flooring will start to dog-ear at the corners, (especially if you are a diligent housekeeper) so you have to ask yourself just one thing: are you feeling lucky?
2006-07-09 08:03:21 · answer #1 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not put it down correctly/perfectly, yes, it will start peeling up at the corners relatively soon. While you may be tempted to lay it down on top of the vinyl flooring you already have, this will ensure a weak bond and create two failure points - the adhesive on the new tile, or the adhesive on the old vinyl. If you can stomach the extra work, pulling up the old vinyl is the only way to make the new stuff last. For a very small investment of around $30 you can pick up a flooring book at your local hardware store. When you consider the time, effort and money involved in home rennovations, these books are invaluable. Good luck!
2016-03-26 22:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can, but your floor wont last nearly as long as it would if you were to tear up the old flooring first. In most cases, if you just put the new vinyl tiles on top of the laminate flooring, it would start to peel off after a few years, and you'd have to start all over again.
I suggest peeling up the old laminate flooring, it will be worth the time.
2006-07-09 08:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by drQuiggles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The previous owners of my house put peel and stick vinyl tiles on the bathroom floor...over time, water has seeped in the cracks where the tiles meet and the vinyl is buckling. We are sure we have water damage on the subfloor.
Just something to think about when using those vinyl tiles.
2006-07-09 08:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by brains 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally no. The wax on the laminarte floor will not allow the tile to stick (personal experience). If you can remove the sealer or wax from the laminate you may have a chance. Best bet is to cover the floor with a backer board. Something that has no texture and no sealer. Don't try to use OSB(Oriented Strand Board) or Particle Board...it just won't stick. Most hardware stores sell a backer board that is thin, lightweight, and easy to put down.
2006-07-09 08:04:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My BF did his floor and tore up the old stuff and it's lifting every where and is going to need to be redone. I did a bathroom once a couple years back and stuck it over the old tile and never had a problem. I would recommend doing it over the old tile, just make sure you clean it real well before putting the new stuff on because it won't stick to dirt. LOL.
2006-07-09 08:03:04 · answer #6 · answered by stepmomster22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it, I would take the extra time to peel the old stuff off first so it will last longer. My parents didn't and their floor tiles are coming off quickly. My husband and I removed the old floor first and cleaned it, then applied and ours is staying together much better.
2006-07-09 08:01:56 · answer #7 · answered by prettypixie1997 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I did that with my current kitchen floor. Works just fine.
2006-07-09 07:59:36 · answer #8 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. I think they will go over just about anything.
2006-07-09 08:00:43 · answer #9 · answered by poppet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no no and no
2006-07-13 05:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋