I have a rental that currently has sheet vinyl in the kitchen that is in bad shape. I am considering putting in self adhesive floor tiles over the vinyl. I have installed similar flooring in a bathroom but used inexpensive tiles. It looked good, but the tiles tended to "slide". I'm thinking it was because I used bargain tiles rather than better quality.
I just need comments as to longevity and problems you might have encoutered with self adhesive tiles. Also, do you have any particular brand or type you recommend?
2007-02-03 02:08:02 · 10 answers · asked by DM 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I have numerous rental properties that I use peel and stick tiles in with good success. I get them at Lowe's usually and I spend about a buck a tile. Never had any problems with them other than if the floor gets to wet for extended periods of time the tiles will pop up. best remedy for that is a small tub of vinyl tile adhesive and a small notched trowel, put a little glue on the back of the tile that pops and stick it back down.
as far as longevity, I have floors that I have put down more than 5 years ago and they still look as good as the day they were done. Pay attention to how thick the tiles are. The thin, cheap tiles are just that, thin and cheap.
The tiles I get from Lowe's I'm not sure who the manufacturer is but they are called Eurostone, they look like marble more or less. If the vinyl on your floor is in good shape and sticking good you can go right over that, if not you may have to put down luan on go over that.
2007-02-03 03:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We put the vinyl self stick tiles in the basement over an existing floor. The original tile is from the 50's and contains asbestos. The home inspector said it would be best to leave it down and tile over it.....fine as long as you don't try to take it up..that is where the asbestos comes in. Needless to say the floor has been down for 3 years and still looks great.
In the kitchen, we put a vinyl tile floor down over the exisitng vinyl. There was a second floor down, but we took it up. They stick great...only problem we had was where the dishwasher and fridge are. Couldn't tile all the way under them and they kept sliding. My husband fixed that problem with Gorilla Glue. They are going no where now!!!!
Both floors are from Home Depot. These were the ones I liked best and they were the most inexpensive. Since this is a rental and you don't want to spend a fortune, go with a pretty but inexpensive floor!!!!!The brand name is NEWPORT. I am very happy with these floors!!!!!! Also make sure exisisting floor is clean; get rid of old wax and grease and dirt. You can buy something at Home Depot to clean this. Make sure tiles are at room temp before laying...don't bring in from cold car and stick down. Good Luck!!!!
2007-02-03 02:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by kellistines 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have used them for over 10 yrs now with "NO PROBLEMS". Maybe your not taking the time to prep your floor and we all know the prep is very important. I personally would take that vinyl out and lay on your sub floor. As in any product if you take the time to read and follow their directions you'll be fine. I not only use this type of tile in my own home but clients too. I ripped out a nice ceramic tile in a doctors house and put this tile in its place, 2 baths and it's been 3 yrs now and no problems. good luck.
2007-02-03 02:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by Les the painter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use ceramic tile. If the floor beneath is stuck down well, you can tile right on top of the vinyl with multi purpose mastic. It will actually protect against cracking. If there are loose ones already on the floor, just remove them along with any bubbles, then tile it.
I have never seen self adhesive vinyl, but it doesnt sound too sticky.
2007-02-03 02:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by Thin Ice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok well the self stick they do sell an extra bond liquid which is clear and makes your tile much stickier and if that linoleum is shot at the point were it is coming up you cant go with the self stick cause the bad areas it will show how bout linoluem over linoleum and this liquid stuff is clear and tacky in like an hour or 45 min an can use on the linoluem too i think going right on the linoleum to the self stick which i find are terrible but are much better with this liquid which is whitish or clear its not glue
2007-02-03 08:08:56 · answer #5 · answered by tom c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had good luck with Armstrong peel & stick tiles.
The most important thing is that the linoleum must be sound and squeaky clean. Clean floor thoroughly with a solution of trisodium phosphate (tsp) and hot water.
2007-02-03 02:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by I am, I said 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually, I have had great luck with the cheap peal and stick form the dollar store...10 dollars a box....they are great for the short run stay in place...but in six years have had to replace twice because it does not hold its finish...were great until i could afford ceramic tile...in fact my cellar ones, that are on concrete ...still are in place and still shine...it looks like marble people always comment about it...surprise
2007-02-03 02:31:48 · answer #7 · answered by cherry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a rich man can afford cheap floor's get something good where you don't have to change every year it's an investment for something better when it comes to floor's you do get what you pay for
flooring expert
2007-02-03 03:58:28 · answer #8 · answered by george e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not good...peel up easily. spend a bit more and get something that will really last for you.....it wil pay off in the long run.
2007-02-03 02:12:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are hard to clean.
2007-02-03 02:42:50 · answer #10 · answered by ism 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋