Can I lay self stick vynal tile on a particle board sub floor without applying a sealer or coating?

Question

I have a carpeted mfgr home. I want to replace the carpet with self stick vynal tile. The sub floor if made of particle board. What is the best way to proceed?

Answer 1

read the instructions on the tiles....i bet they say to paint the floor with latex paint.

go to the paint counter at the lumber yard and get some "mis-tint" paint......its usually $5 a gal.....just roll the stuff on with a cheap roller and let it dry.

you dont really need to prime the floor first. it just has to be clean

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Answer 2

A sealer or adhesive is pretty much a must if you want the floor to last, because raw floors have alot of dust even after sweeping. Just make sure the floor is sound, if not, drive screws every 6 to 8 " especially along the edges. Be sure to fill all holes and the edges with putty and sand smooth. If you don't, your tile will eventually crack and start coming apart at those areas. Armstrong makes 2 products that work great. You can use Armstrong Floor Primer (latex primer, looks like milk, soaks in and settles the dust, makes a nice surface to adhere the tile to, but note, this is not paint, or paint primer, this is made for exactly what you are doing and about $10 a gallon) or even better, use Armstrong Floor tile Adhesive($20 gallon), it states on the can that it makes for an excellent primer for self adhesive floor tile. You must roll or brush the primer on and use a trowel to apply the adhesive. The adhesive must dry tacky before starting, and can stand for 24 hrs should you not finish. the primer only takes a few minutes. Either way everything is on the back of the can.
Good luck

Answer 3

hi i am a flooring contractor JAY JAY'S CUSTOM TILE AND you can install FLOORS and I would honestly suggest you use go with an entirely different material I know that this is a inexpensive material yet you will in the long run have to spend more due to the fact that no matter how good you prep your floor it will never be enough even a miniscule amount of dust will cause this type of flooring to fail I am not sure what you are paying for this product but for lesss than a dollar a foot you can install a laminate floating floor there are a lot of styles and patterns they have tile look alike hardwood look alike etc and it is a very easy floor to maintain no waxing or expensive cleaners just vinigar & water to clean with if you are going to go ahead and put in the supposebly self sticking vinyl tiles particle board is thr recommended underlayment though you should get an additive and mix it with a sheet vinyl glue and not rely on the glue on the tiles themselves and make sure that you apply wax over the entire installation it will help keep moisture from getting through the seams if you have any other questions let me know good luck with your project

Answer 4

Armstrong Self Stick Vinyl Tile

Answer 5

You definitely cannot lay self stick vinyl flooring on a particle board floor.The information on the side of the box of vinyl flooring should state that.I would suggest to put down a hardi board sub-flooring over the particle board,they run about $10.00 for a 3x5 sheet,then apply primer over the hardi board prior to installing the vinyl tiles.You can find the hardi-board and the primer at any home depot.

Answer 6

Yes, I would cover particle board with Luann plywood screwing or nailing every 8 - 10 inches then lay tile on Luann. If you try to go over particle board I don't think it will adhere you may have to put a coat of primer paint on the floor.

Good luck
Moskie257

Answer 7

I have used stick vinyl on old dirty uneven floors. You will have to prime with Kilz, two coats. Lay the tile be very careful walking on it for about three days at 70 degrees in the house. When one shifts, or comes loose, repostion it and lay weight on it overnight. mine are still beautiful after five years. Does not look any different than expensive stuff

Answer 8

You might consider using a laminate flooring product. There are really expensive laminates, like Pergo and others, and there are less expensive types too. Depending on your budget, I believe you can have a wonderful looking floor with laminates. Vinyl tiles are, unfortunately a not so attractive alternative to other flooring. Take the time and spend a little extra on a nice laminate floor. I find them to be attractive, durable and easy to clean and maintain.

Good Luck!

Answer 9

you can do that, using a waterproofer, and if you have kids i certainley would. just make sure the sub is very sealed. any signs of the vinyl lifting, and pick a new pattern. when the kiddies are older, either get real tile, or sell and get a new one. kids are rough on all homes, but mobile or manuafactured is really rough.
p.s. always check for discoloration, etc and if you live in any sort of wet environment(even fog) always make sure the poly or other moisture barrier they use under the home is intact>>>>. it all helps.

Answer 10

first of all hope the particle board is not in kitchen ,bath or laundry room ,before i would go on i would replace the particle board with a 3/4 plywood then i would lay my vinyl tiles , you would just be wasting your money if you put it on the particle board ,good luck