Tips to Install Vinyl Floor Tiles



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Jackie
16 Feb 2008, 12:18
I would love to lay a vinyl tile floor that I have found.. but.. I don't want the floor to go into the next room that already has a vinyl floor.. how do I transition from floor to floor, if carpet is an option.. also, is it OK to have one color tile butt up to another color when two rooms meet without a door??
John Harrison
26 Jun 2008, 17:49
We laid peel and stick vinyl floor tiles in our kitchen and laundry. some of the seams are now showing extruding adhesive and are lifting. The tile manufacturer recommends using Ados F3 to stick them down. We propose then to seal the whole floor to reinforce all the joints and prevent further adhesive extrusion. Can you comment and recommend a suitable sealer ?
Greg
20 Aug 2008, 14:06
I have had vinyl flooring installed in a basement bathroom over a concrete floor. It has only been in for about six months and the flooring is starting to get grey spots from moisture. The contractor who put it in put down a scratch coat and then glued the vinyl down. My question is is there not a sealer that should have been used before glueing down the vinyl or is there such a product. The contractor has said no and it is not his fault that the product is greying and there is no warranty...Greg
James
11 Dec 2008, 11:53
I was wondering if vinyl flooring tiles can be installed on the bathroom walls around the tub? If I use grout to seal them will they stay?
m copsey
07 Feb 2009, 10:36
What can i use to seal a concrete floor with some bichumin adhesive still attached, can't remove all, need to lay self adhesive tiles?
m copsey
erika
12 Mar 2009, 16:20
Can a dremel be used to cut a vinyl tile?
Tile expert
04 May 2009, 13:00
A razor knife alone is not enough to cut VCT. If you do not have a VCT cutter, you will need something to heat the VCT before using a Razor to cut it, a blow dryer will work, a propane torch with low flame will work faster, however make sure not to keep the flame stationary or you will burn/melt the VCT. Move the flame around the tile to warm it. Practice on a couple pieces beforehand.

Cutting,
First mark your VCT where you are going to cut it, warm/heat the tile and quickly place it on the floor and using a straight edge,and razor knife score the tile and bend to break,,, or if the tile is warm enough you can cut right through the tile. If the razor does not score/cut the VCT easily, the tile is not warm enough.

Heat the VCT enough so that it becomes flexible and bendable before cutting.
Donna
26 Oct 2009, 14:12
So we laid the peel and Stick tile in the bathroom. Looked great then noticed slipping of the tiles - what do yo recommend for the tiny lines between some tiles? What type if invisible sealant do you recommend for the entire floor to maintain the integrity of the flooring?


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