Im talking about the peel and stick kind...
I have a 18 x 18 foot "u" shaped kitchen, and a sheet vinyl floor would have to be done by a pro, to try and stay within budget, i am thinking of peel and stick vinyl tiles.....any thoughts?
The other alternative would be some lower end pergo..
The stuff at lowes between 88 cents and 1.08 doesnt look bad at all
2007-01-23 13:19:52 · 8 answers · asked by AA 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
they got cheap tile at lowes thats really easy to install and it looks and feels great. better than vinyl, and it is easy to cut and install
2007-01-23 13:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting the old tiles up will be a chore. Once you have them removed and the floor prepped for the vinyl tiles, mark out the pattern with chalk line. Always try and have all your cuts at the least seen corner or wall. Also measure for the center of the room and start there so hopefully the tiles are nearly even on the walls. You will also want to get vinyl adhesive. The tiles won't come up without it, but they do tend to slide around when installing them. And a bad seem or corner can throw off the whole thing and look terrible. Just be patient and take your time.
2016-05-24 02:38:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say if your are sure you can lay and cut them correctly go for it.
I would by the most expensive or highest quality I could to insure against problems with them sticking. I would also talk to someone at Lowes and see if you can use an adhesive to make sure they stay down.
You need to read up on it and make sure you start straight and even and continue that way through out. It concerns me that you have a "U" shaped kitchen and making the turns and cutting can be tricky and end up ruining your whole floor. If you do not start in the right spot in the kitchen it can mess you up big time.
Lay the tiles out for a trial run to see where you must cut and how you must cut in order to keep everything straight and even.
2007-01-23 23:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by Crampy Grampy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The peel and stick tiles work great. I have had then for about a year now and have had no problems. When you put them down be sure that the floor is perfectly clean. I stripped the floor down to bare concrete and used the latex primer installation was easy. I would recommend then to anyone. And another cool feature is if one gets messed up you can peel it up and replace it. I haven't had to do that yet I have had no problems with them.
2007-01-23 13:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by c92camrs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be disappointed in both. Both are short term floors and you will need to replace in only a few years. Some stores have extended interest free puchases. Some times 6 months as cash, once in awhile 1 year as cash. Maybe you can get a better floor and pay later. Try one of the new comfortflex floors You can do yourself and have much better floor.
2007-01-23 13:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by rlbendele1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think vinyl tile sux. You CAN do your own ceramic tile for less than $4/sqft including underlayment. Pro tile guys can do the work for $4 and materials can be as low as $3. Consider tile.
2007-01-23 13:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't like mine.
I am sure they are made better these days. Hey, if it doesn't work out you always replace them when you are better situated to do so.
2007-01-23 15:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they take patience to make it work, they tend to come loose until the adhesive sets. They look great and wear well.
2007-01-23 13:26:18 · answer #8 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋