I want to put down peel/stick vinyl tiles in my kitchen and bathroom. Both rooms have Vinyl flooring now and it's not damaged in anyway I just hate the colors. Can I put the peel/stick tiles on top of the existing floor or do I have to pull it up? Also should I use some sort of glue to add extra holding and will this kind of floor last or will it start peeling up in a few months?
We have used vinyl tiles over sheet flooring with great success in some of our rental apartments. I always use denatured alcohol to prep the floor. I also use a vinyl adhesive to stick the tiles down. Buy a trowel with the smallest notch to spread the adhesive. I have found that the higher priced tiles shrink the least over time. If you plan your layout to avoid having small pieces of tile on one side, the results will be better. I have also been finding some really good deals on laminate flooring. It is more difficult to install, but it is almost indestructable when kept dry. I also saw a job where vinyl tiles were installed in a garage floor - cars were actually on the vinyl tile floor. Looked good. I just wonder how long it will last...
If you do not put it down correctly/perfectly, yes, it will start peeling up at the corners relatively soon. While you may be tempted to lay it down on top of the vinyl flooring you already have, this will ensure a weak bond and create two failure points - the adhesive on the new tile, or the adhesive on the old vinyl. If you can stomach the extra work, pulling up the old vinyl is the only way to make the new stuff last. For a very small investment of around $30 you can pick up a flooring book at your local hardware store. When you consider the time, effort and money involved in home rennovations, these books are invaluable. Good luck!
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Ok for a cheap fix self stick tiles are ok. However do not add any adhesive with a self stick tile it will not hold. Also I have done floors for 30 years and there is no floor that recommends using contact cement on which to glue down tiles.Floor has to be really clean no dust no oils of any kind. Use denatured alcohol to clean old vinyl. If the old floor has any type of embossment to it you must Float the entire floor with a portland cement based patch compound. Use a flat trowel and spread portland cement across the floor at a 45 degree angle to fill in old grout lines. The best is ardex feather finish. 10lb bag will do an entire kitchen. Easy ti mix easy to spread and ensures a good bond when dried for any floor especially self stick which needs the cleanest floor. Good Luck.
