i am laying vynal self adhesive floor tiles, i find they are not very sticky. what type of glue can i use....?

Question

to help stick them down that will not react with the tiles( i layed some and used UHU glue and had blotches come through from underneath)

Answer 1

Normally they're plenty 'sticky' enough. Have you made sure the floor is completely dry and free from dust and dirt ? Also, you can't stick them straight onto rough concrete, wood or floorboards very well as they don't tend to adhere very well to these surfaces.

Use a strong contact adhesive (aka 'impact' adhesive) like Evostick. Apply thinly and evenly to both the floor and the back of the tiles, let them dry till they're just very slightly tacky and then put the tile in place. Watchout though, once you've put the tile down it's almost impossible to lift again, at least not if you want to re-use it anyway !
Also, beware of the fumes, they're overpowering and highly flammable.

Answer 2

I suspect the UHU has reacted and melted the vinyl in the tiles hence the blotches...

Did you prepare the floor before laying the tiles?

It should be clean, free from dirt, grease, water and not prone to flaking. If you feel the surface of the floor is not secure - ie it could flake, you need to treat the floor with a sealer first and then a second layer of sealer to help level it.

Depending on how warm the room is, you may need to use a heat gun or a hot hair dryer to warm the self adhesive backing after you peel off the waxed paper backing. Press and hold down each tile for up to ten seconds until it takes hold.

Answer 3

My company used to lay vinyl and sometimes a selection only came in a self adhesive type. In these instances we always spread the same glue as for standard tile, peeled the waxy paper off the back and laid them in the adhesive.
I don't know where you are but any type of adhesive that is compatible with a vinyl composition floor should be compatible. Some makers are Henry, Armstrong, Taylor etc. Follow the coverage and usage instructions. Buy the proper trowel (DIY trowels are cheap). Generally the adhesive is spread and allowed to dry to the touch. This gives you plenty of time to lay the area you have spread.
Silicon caulk and construction adhesive sound like bad ideas however I have seen self adhesive tiles that used a primer like contact cement rolled on the subfloor only (not on the back of the tile). It really worked well. Do a test piece and see how it works.

Answer 4

First find out why its not sticking.

Has the tiles been sitting outside in the garage for a while. Adhesives on the back react with hot temps when stored for a long time.

What are you putting it on? Call manufacture, call the home improvement store where you purchased them from. Also have you applied weight on them? when you apply and its where you want it but up more tiles around it and then walk on it slowly. Its tedious but you are putting enough pressure to stick to the floor.

Vinyl glue would be your other best bet however you have to think long term. You want to apply this right so in the future if you decide to change it or apply tile you can remove easier.

Answer 5

Focus have a DIY helpline. Call them for advice on 0800 436436. I know some people warm these sort of tiles in an oven before laying. If you want to try that, put your oven on VERY low then switch it off before putting tiles in for a few minutes. Make sure you put them on a tray lined with foil or newspaper first. I had trouble when I laid some in my kitchen and used Bostik All Purpose glue. I would recommend you try it on a spare tile first to make sure it doesn't do any damage to the surface covering. All the best.

Answer 6

They are not meant to get anymore glue on them. Doesn't seem like much sticking power, but they are just laying there - no one is trying to pick them up - and after sitting in position on the floor for awhile....they really stick. Just make sure the surface they go onto is clean to begin with.

Answer 7

The type of glue you use depends on what type of flood you are putting your tiles on. Wooden floos are treated differently from conceret floors. And can lift after a time. It is best to ask a DIY shop for the best type of adhesive to use.

MASTERNOITALL.

Answer 8

You could try E6000 glue. It's kind of like Gorilla Glue, but it's waaaayyy stronger. You can get it in a large gallon can at places like Menards/Lowes/Home depot... or in smaller tubes at Meijers/Ace Hardware/ACO.

It's about the consistentcy of super glue and it's "GLUE"-ness is about 5 seconds - literally. BE careful!! And good luck

Answer 9

I suggest you call the manufacturer of the tiles and see what they suggest as this should not be happening. If you purchased them from Home Depot try calling them for suggestions or perhaps you have a problem with your sub-floor.

Answer 10

Contact cement is used to lay vinyl sheet flooring (one large piece to cover entire floor) and Formica counter tops.