I want to use peel and stick flooring in my bathroom as a cheap alternative to costly renovations and wondering if anyone could tell me about the quality of them. Will the steam from the shower cause them to shift or will they still stay firmly in place?
I have used the peel and stick flooring and would not recommend it . If they are in a hot room for a period of time they will eventually shift and start peeling from the floor. You do have the option of buying glue to use with them but I will tell you from experience that after a while the glue will bleed thru the tile and you will end up having to replace them. Even though repairs are more expensive I think you would be better off to go that route. Once its done you dont have to worry about it anymore whereas, with the stick and peel tiles you are eventually going to have to replace them.
They actually work pretty well. If you have any come up, just use tile glue and a weight to replace it.
Go to Home Depot and look at their 'floating' vinyl flooring, sticks to itself but not the floor. Works better than peel and stick. All you need is a smooth surface for it to lie on. No worries about adhesion.
Peel and stick tile come in varying qualities, but even the inexpensive ones I've used stuck well...... They need to be applied to a clean smooth surface and are an excellent alternative to expensive repairs. Properly nailed underlay is a perfect base for them, and it's a rewarding DIY project.
To properly install peel and stick tile first ensure that the sub floor is clean of dirt and debris. Also ensure the sub floor is completely level, if its a wood sub floor, ensure the nails are flush with the sub floor. Then apply a Floor Primer, this will ensure that the tiles will properly bond with the sub flooring, I have used Jasco Flooring Primer, applied with a foam roller. Let it dry for a half hour, then start applying your peel and stick tiles. I have done this process with both concrete and plywood sub floors with no problems.
