Is it possible to put sticky vinyl tiles straight onto a concrete floor, will they stick properly.?

Answer 1

No you will want to use vinyl floor adhesive along with the sticky tiles. Been there.

Answer 2

Certainly the smoother the surface the better the chance for decent adhesion. After installing thousands of sq. ft. of a variety of flooring, I'd stay away from self adhesive tiles.

If by chance I happened to want to use them any concrete floor would have to be sealed first, offering a surface better suited to holding what is a very weak adhesive. That said however I've seen instances where a "tile" was set a bit "off" and when one tried to remove it, the task was unsuccessful without damage to the piece, :)

If you have to have "tiles" as opposed to sheet stock, you might try getting a gallon or whatever the coverage need is, of contact cement. It's sold in a water base, as well as laquer base.
Apply it, in small areas (3 ft x 3 ft) and roll it. Then apply it to the back of each tile piece, allow adequate drying, then set the tiles.

Certainly that will allow that they stick more securely, but will also take pretty accurate setting of the pieces.

I'd still advise against it.

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

They should as long as the floor is totally clean from debris and dust. Make sure the temperature is around 70 degrees as well before you install the tiles. if you notice some popping up or puckering, use a blow dryer on the tile to reactivate the adhesive, then press down again, or lay a heavy book over for the night until it settles again. You also need to make sure that the floor does not have any moisture issues, before laying the tile

Answer 4

We had a part of our house that had concrete that we wanted to tile, and we discovered that the only way to make it stick was by using backer board. You can find it at Lowe's or Home Depot. You will have to get special screws to go through the concrete, but they are pretty cheap. The backer board also helps make sure the floor is level.

Answer 5

Yes they will stick just fine as long as you have a good clean and smooth surface. I installed these adhesive tiles in my basement and they work and look great. Mine have been down for more than 2 years and not a one has shown any signs of coming up.

Answer 6

You might ask some local new home building contractors if they know any really good floor men who do this sort of thing, so you could ask them for advice.
Another, perhaps better source, would be Property firms who rent and remodel homes regularly, since they're apt to run into this sort of thing.
It's a good question and likely INFLUENCED BY CLIMATE such as heat, humidity, and cold.
The cutting to fit -- edges etc. -- may require experienced skill as well.
In some areas, a local trade union office might put you on to someone.
Also writing your TV show on such or your local newspaper on whoever
does the handyman and home improvement stuff.
Even your search engine on home improvements>floors may be a good lead.

Answer 7

in case you do no longer placed it down properly/completely, sure, that's going to initiate peeling up on the corners fairly quickly. together as you're able to be tempted to place it down on spectacular of the vinyl flooring you have already got, this could be sure a susceptible bond and create 2 failure factors - the adhesive on the recent tile, or the adhesive on the previous vinyl. in case you could abdomen the greater desirable paintings, pulling up the previous vinyl is the only thank you to make the recent stuff final. For an truly small investment of around $30 you could p.c.. up a flooring e book at your community hardware store. once you communicate approximately the time, attempt and money in contact in homestead rennovations, those books are helpful. stable luck!

Answer 8

you need a bonding primer...not paint it is specific for vinyl tiles.... it rolls on and dries quickly.....I have done it, and it works well just be sure to get a tight fit to avoid slippage and gapping over time.also quarter round molding at your base boards is well worth the few dollars.

Answer 9

no i think concrete too pourous you need to get some liquid nails