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Posted by Mike on June 4, 2007, 3:34 pm
> >I bought a small batch of inexpensive vinyl peel and stick floor tile
> >for a 3'x15' basement closet. This closet doesn't get a lot of use,
> >so wearability is really not an issue (that's why I bought the cheap
> >tiles). I simply wanted to cover the floor. If I recall correctly,
> >this floor was painted with an oil-based floor paint about 15 years
> >ago. The paint is sound and appears to be adhering well (the paint
> >stayed on the floor when I picked up one of the tiles). The adhesive
> >on the tile doesn't appear to be lacking - in fact, in a few places,
> >it squeezed out from between the joints. I should also note that
> >drops of paint and poly from previous projects are difficult to remove
> >from this floor, so it doesn't appear to be an oil or wax problem. I
> >tried putting bricks on the tiles, hoping that ensuring contact
> >between the adhesive and the floor would help, but, after clamping it
> >overnight, there was no difference.
>
> >What can I use to stick these tiles to the floor?
>
> Have you tried staples?
It's a concrete basement floor.
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