So sorry for the delayed response. Over 90% of the installations require no underlayment. Just give your concrete a cleaning with some detergent (soapy water) and a stiff broom/brush. Let it dry overnight and then use a soft broom to remove dust that may have settled overnight. If the floor is damp in the morning, wait another day. CLEAN - SMOOTH - DRY...EASY!
So I have a room I'm redoing. Has vinyl tile, needs to come up. Concrete underneath, so I should just scrap it clean it? Going to put peel n stick carpet tiles. Thanks
Yes. The vinyl tile should be pretty easy to remove using a heat gun that is typically used to strip paint. A hairdryer also works but it take a lot longer because the hair dryer doesn't get as hot. Here's a video I made on the subject ua-cam.com/video/2mH3xaT4G_w/v-deo.html
I have a small toilet with carpet and concrete floors. Do I need to special treat the concrete floor b4 I apply the self adhesive vinyl tiles. If so, please advise how to do it. Thanks
We always recommenc , CLEAN-SMOOTH, & DRY. That's usually all you need. I have found that Gorilla Glue Super Glue wirks great for you're having adhesion problems. Just a tiny dot is all it takes.
Ok hear me out, what if the concrete was painted over years ago ( with concrete paint ) and over the course of 20 years its wetheared away but not enough to scrape with a simple scraper. Can i still put peel and stick over it or do i have to take the remaining paint off before sticking?
I get this question all the time. MOST of our customers have had no problem doing this. Just make sure any loose paint is cleared away and then clean the floor with some soapy water. Before you lay all your tile down, TEST a few tiles. Let them sit for a couple days to see if they're bonding to the surface. If so, complete the job. If not, use Loctite All Purpose Adhesive to fortify the bond.
Thank you for this video, you answered the questions I was wondering about. I have one more issue before I start this job, my contractor spilled paint all over the concrete and it's been drying for 17 years under carpet. I realize the paint has to be leveled out before I lay the tiles but does it have to be completely removed for the tiles to adhere?
The manufacturer recommends stripping the paint but I've been telling customers for years that if the paint isn't chipping or bubbling, installing tile on top of it should be fine. I have never received any reports of the tile adhesion failing after installing over paint.
Another thing I recommend is to install one tile and wait a few hours. After 3+ hours, you should feel the adhesive is working. It should not peel off easily.
Thank you for the tips. The floor turned out beautifully, we're so pleased. Originally we thought about putting in real hard wood or the ceramic that looks like wood. Now that we have this product (and ceramic in the house) I prefer this, when you walk on it it's got a little cushion which is nice for my husband since he works on concrete all day. This was definitely the better choice for us.
Thank you for your question. It's usually not necessary to roll the tile after installation. Some surfaces are more friendly to the tile than others and may need rolling. I recommend NOT rolling unless you find some of the tile is lifting. I have never needed to roll in several of my own installations.
I don't understand your question. 1. What kind of tiles did you use? 2. Are you asking if you can cover the tiles with epoxy or polyurethane? If that's what you're asking, I'd say NO.
Please can I ask ur advise? I think my kitchen floor is textured concrete. What type adhesive do I need to glue vinyl lino tiles to it? I am using 2 different self adhesive vinyl tiles & 2 different vinyl tiles I am cutting out of lino myself that will need to be glued.
When removing vinyl sheet flooring to replace with vinyl peel and stick tile, how free of adhesive from the previous vinyl does the concrete need to be? Do i need to go at it with a brush to get everything in the minor variations that a scraper can't reach?
Quick question, i am going to paint my concrete floor with the kinsser oil based primer (to seal in any odor) will it be okay to put peel and stick tile over this? I know a lot of times you have to put a primer down to help the tiles adhere better. Is it okay to put the adhesive primer over the kinnser oil based primer??
I know the tile will (usually) stick to untreated concrete of it's clean, smooth and dry. I don;t know about the oil based primer. Even the Henry's Bond Enhanding Primer has not worked for everyone. I'm sorry I can't give you specific 100% advice on this.
@@ufc354811 stupid? Personal insults are the crutch of the weak minded. "Portland cement is the basic ingredient of concrete. Concrete is formed when portland cement creates a paste with water that binds with sand and rock to harden. Cement is manufactured through a closely controlled chemical combination of calcium, silicon, aluminum, iron and other ingredients." "Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world as a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grout. It cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world as a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grout." From wikipedia
Do I put a glue down first before the tiles?
So no underlayment is needed if putting directly on concrete?
So sorry for the delayed response. Over 90% of the installations require no underlayment. Just give your concrete a cleaning with some detergent (soapy water) and a stiff broom/brush. Let it dry overnight and then use a soft broom to remove dust that may have settled overnight. If the floor is damp in the morning, wait another day. CLEAN - SMOOTH - DRY...EASY!
Hey useful video. Just a question: do I need to have expansion gaps on my peel and stick planks, or do I lay them right up to the wall?
What if cemet is a little rough?
So I have a room I'm redoing. Has vinyl tile, needs to come up. Concrete underneath, so I should just scrap it clean it? Going to put peel n stick carpet tiles.
Thanks
Yes. The vinyl tile should be pretty easy to remove using a heat gun that is typically used to strip paint. A hairdryer also works but it take a lot longer because the hair dryer doesn't get as hot. Here's a video I made on the subject ua-cam.com/video/2mH3xaT4G_w/v-deo.html
I have a small toilet with carpet and concrete floors. Do I need to special treat the concrete floor b4 I apply the self adhesive vinyl tiles. If so, please advise how to do it. Thanks
We always recommenc , CLEAN-SMOOTH, & DRY. That's usually all you need. I have found that Gorilla Glue Super Glue wirks great for you're having adhesion problems. Just a tiny dot is all it takes.
@@mazerwholesale Thanks
Ok hear me out, what if the concrete was painted over years ago ( with concrete paint ) and over the course of 20 years its wetheared away but not enough to scrape with a simple scraper. Can i still put peel and stick over it or do i have to take the remaining paint off before sticking?
I get this question all the time. MOST of our customers have had no problem doing this. Just make sure any loose paint is cleared away and then clean the floor with some soapy water. Before you lay all your tile down, TEST a few tiles. Let them sit for a couple days to see if they're bonding to the surface. If so, complete the job. If not, use Loctite All Purpose Adhesive to fortify the bond.
Thank you for this video, you answered the questions I was wondering about. I have one more issue before I start this job, my contractor spilled paint all over the concrete and it's been drying for 17 years under carpet. I realize the paint has to be leveled out before I lay the tiles but does it have to be completely removed for the tiles to adhere?
The manufacturer recommends stripping the paint but I've been telling customers for years that if the paint isn't chipping or bubbling, installing tile on top of it should be fine. I have never received any reports of the tile adhesion failing after installing over paint.
Thank you. I did call the company yesterday and was told the adhesive is latex based, if the paint is latex based they'll adhere without problems.
Another thing I recommend is to install one tile and wait a few hours. After 3+ hours, you should feel the adhesive is working. It should not peel off easily.
That's a great idea thank you. We're chalking off tonight so I'll do that and see how it adheres.
Thank you for the tips. The floor turned out beautifully, we're so pleased. Originally we thought about putting in real hard wood or the ceramic that looks like wood. Now that we have this product (and ceramic in the house) I prefer this, when you walk on it it's got a little cushion which is nice for my husband since he works on concrete all day. This was definitely the better choice for us.
Should you roll the tile with a heavy roller after install?
Thank you for your question. It's usually not necessary to roll the tile after installation. Some surfaces are more friendly to the tile than others and may need rolling. I recommend NOT rolling unless you find some of the tile is lifting. I have never needed to roll in several of my own installations.
Awesome thanks for the fast response!
If tiles keep coming up can we put epoxy / polyurethane over the whole floor?
I don't understand your question. 1. What kind of tiles did you use? 2. Are you asking if you can cover the tiles with epoxy or polyurethane? If that's what you're asking, I'd say NO.
Please can I ask ur advise? I think my kitchen floor is textured concrete. What type adhesive do I need to glue vinyl lino tiles to it? I am using 2 different self adhesive vinyl tiles & 2 different vinyl tiles I am cutting out of lino myself that will need to be glued.
I suggest the Loctite All-Purpose Adhesive. Good stuff.
@@mazerwholesale thanks for ur advise. X
When removing vinyl sheet flooring to replace with vinyl peel and stick tile, how free of adhesive from the previous vinyl does the concrete need to be? Do i need to go at it with a brush to get everything in the minor variations that a scraper can't reach?
Sorry I missed your question for awhile. The old adhesive may not need to be removed. Test it with a piece of tile and see how it goes!
Thanks FOR THE TIPS
can i install this tile on the shower?
Not recommended.
mazerwholesale. thank you
Thanks, that was so helpful x
Thanks
What does sigma?
Quick question, i am going to paint my concrete floor with the kinsser oil based primer (to seal in any odor) will it be okay to put peel and stick tile over this? I know a lot of times you have to put a primer down to help the tiles adhere better. Is it okay to put the adhesive primer over the kinnser oil based primer??
I know the tile will (usually) stick to untreated concrete of it's clean, smooth and dry. I don;t know about the oil based primer. Even the Henry's Bond Enhanding Primer has not worked for everyone. I'm sorry I can't give you specific 100% advice on this.
Why don't you do a demonstration rather than talking about it
It's not cement! It's concrete.. cement is a component in concrete, the glue. But concrete is NOT cement
Wrong concrete is cement.....stupid
@@ufc354811 stupid? Personal insults are the crutch of the weak minded.
"Portland cement is the basic ingredient of concrete. Concrete is formed when portland cement creates a paste with water that binds with sand and rock to harden. Cement is manufactured through a closely controlled chemical combination of calcium, silicon, aluminum, iron and other ingredients."
"Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world as a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grout. It cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world as a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grout."
From wikipedia