Do Self-stick / Peel-and-stick Vinyl tiles need extra adhesive? (Especially in a bathroom?)?

Question

I'm putting vinyl stick down tiles in my bathroom. I've pulled out the old tiles (they weren't vinyl and were cracking and coming up), then I scraped all the loose stuff off and prepped the floor so it is very smooth and level again.

We're about to begin laying the tiles... I want to be sure they'll say down though. I've heard heat them before laying them down and some people have said use extra adhesive while others have not.

If you've completed a similar project or have used vinyl self-adhesive tiles any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

They will work fine by themselves since your floor is clean. If you add extra adhesive it may make lumps in your floor which you will see.

Answer 2

Peel and Stick type vinyl tiles are very unreliable and inappropriate in a high use and frequently wet bathroom floor. Its ok for the guest powder room.
Your building contractor will agree and most likely suggest a more durable material such as tiles, and there are beautiful varieties out there.
I had an inexperienced friend who put in those useless things. If the areas where the floor was not perfectly flat and smooth, parts of it became bumpy and "bubbly". It lasted for a few weeks then the edges came up. It was a sorry sight.

Answer 3

you shouldnt need extra adhesive if the tiles are new and the floor is smooth. if by chance you have a few that dont stick well-- add some glue that is for floor tile. i at times have heated up tile with a propane torch to make them more pliable

Answer 4

Ive used them a few times and no extra adhesive needed but it is important that they are put down on a clean surface and you can use a floor roller to make sure it is stuck.

Answer 5

Yes, I used liquid nails with it when I did it. The humidity makes it difficult to keep them stuck to the floor without extra adhesive.

Answer 6

YES I DID JUST BECAUSE I DIDNT WANT TO HAVE TO REDO IT. BUT WHEN APPLYING YOUR FLOOR ADHESIVE DONT DO A LARGE AREA AND PUT IT ON THIN SO WHEN YOU ALINE YOUR TILES TOGETHER GLUE DOES NOT SEEP THROUGH THE CRACKS IF IT DOES MAKE SURE YOU WIPE IT OFF THEN BECAUSE IF YOU LET THE GLUE DRY ON THE TILE ITS A ***** TO GET OFF OF THEM.

Answer 7

Best advise - dont use them
peel and stick are very cheap and have a life expectancy of 2-5 years

Answer 8

let me tell you ADD EXTRA GLUE i had a nightmare with the tiles in my bathroom and do it also if you have children if water ever gets under them it smells bad

Answer 9

Nope they'll be fine mine was done didn't need no extra stuff they stuck just well.Good Luck

Answer 10

use some wellwood contact glue thinly spread first put on floor