I will be taking up the existing vinyl since it began pulling away from the wall and is ripped.
2006-09-24 05:56:25 · 11 answers · asked by mochachreme 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Be sure the floor you are going over is VERY clean, smoth and dust free. If it is then you can go over without extra adhesive. Just be content with 2 - 3 years before you will need to replace.
2006-09-24 06:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by rlbendele1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We put vinyl tiles on our bathroom floor about 2 years ago. We didn't use any extra adhesive and the tiles were fine. However, if you have a leak or "splash zone" the water can get around the edges of the tile and into the subfloor below, which will eventually make the tile come off and rot out some of your floor to boot, so you do need to seal what would be the grout lines somehow (we used clear tub caulk), but I wouldn't recommend the tiles at all to anyone with kids or messy bathers in their family. Use sheet vinyl instead.
2006-09-24 09:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume that you are putting it on the floor and not the wall, in some cases people put down a thin board think it is called louan board, spelling probably isn't right on that one, then heat the back of the tile with a hair dryer to help get the paper off and soften up the glue and press into place,
2006-09-24 07:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very strange project indeed. I would remove the old tiles and paint or use an bathroom tile board designed for wall installation. They have tile boards that look like tile that are actually large sheets. This seems like a more appropriate product.
Good luck
2006-09-27 13:25:24 · answer #4 · answered by maria t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to if you do it right. Preparation is the key to the whole thing! Clean any old adhesive off the floor with a scraper then wipe out all dirt and dust with a damp rag.
Then you need to lay out the tiles with the backing still on to get the layout right. (Its obvious when tiles aren't perfectly straight.)
Take into account the toilet placement, sinks, cabinets, etc as you will have to cut to fit around these items. (You don't want to have weird cuts or pieces so small they don't adhere correctly.)
2006-09-24 09:17:14 · answer #5 · answered by kev0709 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a rule of thumb I always add adhesive to peel and press tile floors. The majority of the adhesives used are not agressive enough and need all they help they can get beyond simply cleaning, degreasing and drying the floor to which they're to be adhered.
2006-09-26 12:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by Handy but Perplexed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know they made the "self stick" tiles for the walls. Usually they are for the floor. As far as I know, you shouldn't need extra adhesive unless they start to come off.
2006-09-24 06:13:14 · answer #7 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes after you refinish the wall so it is smooth and clean or the new may pop even with extra adhesive
2006-09-24 06:03:56 · answer #8 · answered by Lynda G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good idea to use the extra glue. I ended up having a nightmare of a time with my kitchen when I did not.
2006-09-24 13:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by malibuz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would'nt put those type of tiles in a dog house, if tour putting them on the walls than i dont think there's any hope for you
2006-09-24 06:01:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋