i dont want to try and remove the vinyl tiles as the floor is level but when i have tryed to take some up it leaves big holes in the concrete beneath it
2007-06-30 20:11:19 · 9 answers · asked by phileemac 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Yes as long as you degrease and then seal them. Also ensure the floor is level, it might be worth taking them up and levelling off with self levelling compound first, always worth doing a proper job, saves time and money later.
2007-06-30 20:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by Tony V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do it right or don't do it at all. Remove the vinyl tiles and use some floor leveler that will fill in the holes or fix all concrete patch. Then set your tile.
2007-06-30 20:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You mean over already-down vinyl tiles? Yes. Over ceramic tiles? No.
2016-05-20 00:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no the vinyl tiles should be taken up or they could come loose after a time therfor ruining you floor by the way i have been laying floors for 40 odd years
2007-07-01 04:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by capcave2002 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Arent u supposed to put a 'backer-board' or some kind of cement board>? If so... the vinyl tiles shouldn't matter?
2007-07-01 02:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by pandy37050 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, so long as you make good any damage first - and the floor is level. I did this in my kitchen years ago and they still look great!
Good luck - and hire a tile cutter - it makes life much much easier!!
2007-06-30 20:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not if your vinyl tiles are fixed to your ceiling. Move house it's easier.
2007-06-30 23:11:51 · answer #7 · answered by JOHN E 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a word yes. Make sure you get rid of a polish etc; wire brush them if necessary.
Most of all make sure you use an adhesive suitable for non-porous floors. B&Q warehouse sells a good one.
If you use the wrong type i.e. one meant for pourous floors it will never dry.
2007-06-30 23:58:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes prep the floor first (clean dry fill in holes) then go for it Good Luck
2007-06-30 23:25:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋