can I use self-stick tiles over existing floor?
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can I use self-stick tiles over existing floor?
I want to find a relatively inexpensive/easy way to replace my (small) kitchen floor. A friend suggested I use the vinyl self-stick tiles --but I can't find anyone that knows if I can apply them over the existing linoleum floor or do I need to rip that up first?? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
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I can't find anyone that knows if I can apply them over the existing linoleum floor or do I need to rip that up first?
Linoleum on the other hand often wasn't glued down and given it's age may be brittle and unsuitable as a base. Another problem with linoleum there was a tendency to just lay it on an even older layer. I've seen 3 or more layers. If that is the case you would want to remove it.
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No - I'm not really sure if its linoleum -- not sure I would know how to tell the difference...but given what you said - these condo's were built in 2000 -- so I'm guessing maybe its new enough to really be a sheet of vinyl. It appears to be well glued down as nothing is bubbling/peeling up but there are a few cuts from sharp items falling on the floor. should I just find something to seal those up first? thanks a bunch for your feedback!
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I love this stuff!! I am in the process of finishing my renovated mud room/laundry room and I just put down new vinyl tile over my existing vinyl tile that I installed about 4 yrs ago. I add a bit of liquid nails to the corners and one in the center, kinda like you make it look like a #5 on a dice. Then slap it down.
I have this in my bathroom also and its great flooring!! If you wanna go more expensive, there is always duraceramic. I looked into it, thinking it was going to run about 2-3 dollars a sq. ft. and boy was I wrong!! For a 7.5' x 13' room it was going to cost me about 450 dollars!! That didn't include the grout. This stuff is groutable or glueable.
Well, good luck!
I have this in my bathroom also and its great flooring!! If you wanna go more expensive, there is always duraceramic. I looked into it, thinking it was going to run about 2-3 dollars a sq. ft. and boy was I wrong!! For a 7.5' x 13' room it was going to cost me about 450 dollars!! That didn't include the grout. This stuff is groutable or glueable.
Well, good luck!