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STICK-DOWN TILES ( followup ) 09-25-2007
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Posted by on September 25, 2007, 9:55 pm

I installed stick-down tiles over my (vinyl) bathroom floor.
In a few weeks, many of the tiles had lifted, or moved.

Someone in this group suggested varnish as a "sealer"

I removed the loose tiles, ( yes, the floor was clean )
and used spray varnish on the vinyl. ( it's what I had on hand )

Re-installed the stick-downs, and, after several weeks,
it looks like those tiles aren't going anywhere.

Thanks to whoever posted the tip.
I'd definitely suggest a coat of varnish over the old floor
before installing stick-down tiles. It worked for me !!


<rj>

Posted by Big_Jake on September 25, 2007, 10:35 pm
> I installed stick-down tiles over my (vinyl) bathroom floor.
> In a few weeks, many of the tiles had lifted, or moved.
>
> Someone in this group suggested varnish as a "sealer"
>
> I removed the loose tiles, ( yes, the floor was clean )
> and used spray varnish on the vinyl. ( it's what I had on hand )
>
> Re-installed the stick-downs, and, after several weeks,
> it looks like those tiles aren't going anywhere.
>
> Thanks to whoever posted the tip.
> I'd definitely suggest a coat of varnish over the old floor
> before installing stick-down tiles. It worked for me !!
>
> <rj>

The adhesive on the peel and stick tiles generally doesn't do the
job. I always glue them down with troweled on general purpose vinyl
flooring adhesive.

JK


Posted by Telstra on September 26, 2007, 12:44 am
I fight a continuous battle No sooner have i persuaded
one tile to stay down when another one pops up.
>
> I installed stick-down tiles over my (vinyl) bathroom floor.
> In a few weeks, many of the tiles had lifted, or moved.
>
> Someone in this group suggested varnish as a "sealer"
>
> I removed the loose tiles, ( yes, the floor was clean )
> and used spray varnish on the vinyl. ( it's what I had on hand )
>
> Re-installed the stick-downs, and, after several weeks,
> it looks like those tiles aren't going anywhere.
>
> Thanks to whoever posted the tip.
> I'd definitely suggest a coat of varnish over the old floor
> before installing stick-down tiles. It worked for me !!
>
>
> <rj>



Posted by beecrofter on September 26, 2007, 6:26 pm
> I installed stick-down tiles over my (vinyl) bathroom floor.
> In a few weeks, many of the tiles had lifted, or moved.
>
> Someone in this group suggested varnish as a "sealer"
>
> I removed the loose tiles, ( yes, the floor was clean )
> and used spray varnish on the vinyl. ( it's what I had on hand )
>
> Re-installed the stick-downs, and, after several weeks,
> it looks like those tiles aren't going anywhere.
>
> Thanks to whoever posted the tip.
> I'd definitely suggest a coat of varnish over the old floor
> before installing stick-down tiles. It worked for me !!
>
> <rj>

Well, that was me. After about 12 years I finally had the time and
funds to redo the bathroom from the joists up, Funny thing is it was
extremely difficult to pry the stick on tiles up even with a heavy
spud. After I pulled the tub I decided to replace the entire
subfloor . Now I have art deco white octagons with black insets with
heat in the floor.


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