I am going to install self stick tiles over linoleum and I have a few spots that need filled. I was wondering if drywall joint compound would work to fill in the small gaps. The room where the tiles are being installed is a bathroom.
2007-08-12 00:29:19 · 12 answers · asked by beck_no42 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
With all due respect in Q&A I so often see the word "CAN"
My typical answer is..."Certainly"...usually followed by. "BUT you may not be satisfied after the fact."
The "gaps" in the old flooring? Are they at seams? from damage? Are they LIFTING?. Obviously any floor should be extremely clean for self stick, and the holes or whatever in the current flooring might be as shallow as 1/16th inch.
There are a couple options I'd try; short of ripping up the old flooring and proceeding.
Some type of patch that will harden, can be applied smoothly, will not be affected by moisture, and will allow a surface, "flush" with the current flooring. Even Liquid nails would be better at serving you than MUD.
Consider too, taking this extra, but valuable step.
Self stick,,,in my opinion, has a poor reputation. I refuse to install it. If so moved however I use a water based contact cement, Du Pont might be a manufacturer? What I buy is a nice Aqua color. It can be rolled or brushed on the old floor and the back of each self stick piece. It cleans up with water, as well as becomes as effective as the lacquer based contact cement. It also has less odor, and probably toxicity, as well as NOT being flammable.
Once dry however you won't be moving it once you've set a piece,,,so any notion of OOOPS should be taken into consideration.
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2007-08-12 01:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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No. the moisture will soften the joint compound, Buy Flashpatch or Dashpatch, both are floor patching products.
Not one knowledgeable answer in all the previous answers. Why do these people who lack any know-how attempt to mislead?
2007-08-12 03:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
. use exterior wood filler and sand smooth once dry.i agree i would not use self stick tiles you can buy a roll of vynil flooring for about the same price but still fill all seams in the floor before laying new one or the cracks will show through
2007-08-12 01:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by Tio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it will work very well as it will absorb water and be powdery. Try silicon caulk for tiles and tubs as an alternative.
2007-08-12 00:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by mechnginear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. joint compound has no real adhesion to anything other than drywall. if used, it will crack and lift.
you can use floor patch or even auto body plastic filler.
2007-08-12 04:51:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont do that, there is a product that is made for this problem, its called an embossing leveler. its two parts you mix and pour it onto the floor to fill in any gaps.
2007-08-12 17:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by cl3071700 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don*t know for sure but it would seem to be logical to me.
Cannot think of why it would not work.
Can you not try it in one small place and see how it works?
2007-08-12 00:37:42 · answer #9 · answered by llittle mama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
car bondo will work great..buy a couple disposable putty knives..and mix as directions say..it is good and hard when cured..and quick on the drying time
2007-08-12 02:09:41 · answer #10 · answered by pcbeachrat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋