I am going to lay down vinyl sticky tiles in my bathroom tomorrow...what cleaning should I prepare it with?

Answer 1

I answer a Q ustion about peel and stick it seems once each day.

I'd ask what are you installing them Over? Cleaning with anything should leave NO residue. The floor that exists now will pretty much help dictate how to "Clean". Raw substrate will need a different manner of "cleaning" than an old; existing floor. I guess I'm confused by Cowboys thought of a primer; but this is a forum for individual opinions.

I think as important as cleaning; might be do you intend to pull the toilet; tile under; then replace it?

I also suggest to every Q about peel and stick that one use a water based contact cement. If you happen to be tiling over existing peel and stick ( I can't imagine that; but) Don't use the old as a guide for the new; in a strict sense. Move off center a bit so that the new seams don't line up with the old.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

First, make sure that the existing tiles are well stuck down, especially around areas that get damp (around the basin pedestal). Try not to lay the new tiles directly over the old ones joint for joint, but stagger the joints. Cut a few squares of card to the same size as a tile for use in "trial and error" where you have a difficult fit. It's cheaper than wasting a tile. When trimming a tile to fit a shape, leave the backing on until you are certain you have the shape correct. Finally, make sure the surface of the old tiles is CLEAN, DRY and free of polish.

Answer 3

If your putting It down over vinyl , rough it up a little with 80 grit sandpaper ,then clean it.

If your putting It on concrete seal it.

If your putting on bare wood !!!
Now this is a trade secret ,so after I tell you I will have to kill you ----just kidding lol !!!
A 50 50 mix of elmers white glue and water , put It on with a medium nap roller let it dry ,then get busy

Answer 4

Make sure the floor is clean and free of any debris, then make sure it's dry, go over it with a good sealer like "Armstrong" primer sealer, in fact, when one coat dries, give it another to insure and good seal.

Before you do anything lay out your tile to make sure your square, your lined up where you want it, even your sides out, etc, then take it off and follow the instructions above.

Answer 5

if the old linoleum is stuck down good you can leave it

I redid my bathrooms and kitchen this summer
you need to put down a skim coat of floor leveler/patching compound (an additive is used instead of water to adhere to the old linoleum)

ask at your local home improvement store

Answer 6

D.I.Y. Doc knoweth whereof he speaks! (He has the correct answer)