I have a one solid piece of vinyl in my bathroom that is faded but installed solid. I bought some 12 X 12 self adhesive tiles to install. I want to stick them to the existing vinyl flooring without putting another sheet of luan plywood down. What should I do to prep the existing vinyl floor so that the tiles stick well? Anyone ever done this before? Let me know.
2007-02-12 10:04:39 · 8 answers · asked by Boys just want to have fun. 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The only issue you might find is after about a year, the old pattern may show through the surface and imprint itself into the surface of the new tile. If the new tile has a relief pattern to it, the two will conflict.
I would follow the cleaning and prep info here but add one thing before install. Get a tile floor leveler product (mix in a bucket with water, like a fine concrete mix) and trowel it on to get the whole thing smooth. I did this 2 weeks ago and it fills the pattern of the existing floor to be level and smooth. It takes about an hour to dry, then tile away.
2007-02-12 10:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just installed some DIY ceramic tile. It was easy to cut and the grout was pre-mixed in a can. Very simple install and looks like a pro did it. I found out I probably could have hired a pro for just a bit more as the tile is a little pricey. I do not like sheet vinyl, but some of the new kinds are deeply embossed and look OK. The individual vinyl tiles are OK also, but use some additional cement on the back to get a good bond.
2016-03-29 03:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can do that. Remove the baseboards before you clean the exsisting surface with a good all purpose cleaner. Then go ahead and give it a good once-over with some degreaser. After you get the new flooring down run a bead of calking on the back side of the base boards before you re install them. Go for it.
2007-02-12 10:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Skinner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to replace the base shoe all around. Scrub the floor with TSP first. Make sure its very dry. If its self adhesive you should be fine. Aslong as like you say the existing flooring is stuck on there well.
2007-02-12 10:09:58 · answer #4 · answered by Smarty Pants™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it, as over time your tiles will slide as the solid surface is too slick. Your should dewax/grease the floor first and would recommend if you choose to tile over to give your floor some "tooth", rough it up with some sand paper, tack cloth it and good luck!
2007-02-12 12:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by grandma ellen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would clean the floor with ammonia and get it as clean and wax free as possible, make sure there are no bubbles, and proceed. Good luck
2007-02-12 10:09:47 · answer #6 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean it with a degreasing agent. Alcohol works.
2007-02-12 10:08:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CLEAN WITH A DEGREASER MAKE SURE FLOOR IS DRY
ROUIGH IT UP WITH 80GRT SANDPAPER CLEAN IT GOOD
INSTALL
2007-02-12 10:16:39 · answer #8 · answered by rvblatz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋