Thanks for the great tips. My sister did her bathroom with these type of tiles without watching your video first and they were coming up at the corners within a couple of months. I watched your video and followed your advice and my bathroom tiles have been on without any problems for close to a year!!! I couldn't have done it without you! Thanks again!
You are very welcome. I am glad to help out. So many of these projects all comes down to prep work. Thanks for watching and don't forget to stop by our website for many more helpful videos. www.greatwhiteninja.com
Great video, left out one detail if the paper you peel off to expose the adhesive has arrows on them....make sure you lay the vinyl down with the arrows pointing the same direction after you pull the paper off. makes the print of the vinyl look more uniform. if no arrows are on the paper then it doesn't matter.
I put the same tile's in our bathroom! Was a fun and easy project and now I want to do the whole kitchen, hallway and my hubby's like 'oh boy,...here we go! LOL! I love the feeling of doing something yourself, especially when it comes out good! Our floor has been down at least 6-7 yrs? Still like brand new!
I like the look of the beveled edge and how it maintains that realistic look of individual tiles but I don't like the look of grout. Is there any long term problem with leaving these butted together with no grout. My thought is that the long canal lines formed from the bevels meeting are a place where water can settle and seep under the tile over time if you wash your floor allot. Any ideas on this?
These don't have to be grouted, and honestly I don't know how the grout would hold up over time. If you wash this floor with a heavy mop like you would do to a traditional tile floor, then yes, the water will get under these and destroy it. I would suggest cleaning it with a swiffer style mop instead. One with a spray cleaner so that water doesn't pool.
In the end I did have to add adhesive to 2 tiles and use weights on them. I believe that the subfloor was a little warped and that is what was causing the problem.
Is there any problem with laying these type tiles over sheet vinyl and adding a thin layer of general purpose floor adhesive? Perhaps even running a random orbit sander over the old vinyl to get a better grip ?
I have seen these just put over a good clean vinyl sheet and then come loose. I think that roughing up the surface first, and maybe adding a coat of primer, along with the extra vinyl adhesive would work well. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to stop by our website www.greatwhiteninja.com
Mop & Glow... (at walmart)... I used to professionally clean houses... I was taught this trick... After using Mop & Glow... DO NOT put hot water or soap down on the floor.. The hot water is what leaves a dull image. just clean with damp rag... or a damp sponge mop... I then apply another layer of M & G. I am refurbishing a vintage 1972 travel trailer...and will bring the 47 year old floor back to life with Mop & Glow... it takes about 4 to 5 coats...
There is an optimal temperature for these to be installed at and it will list on the instructions. Overheating the glue will cause installation failure. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to stop by our website www.greatwhiteninja.com
I removed carpet that had been installed with adhesive over linoleum. I plan to install lauan over the linoleum and then peel and stick tiles over that. Does that sound like a good plan?
As long as you got the carpet and glue scraped up good so that it does not effect the underlayment laying flat, that sounds fine. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to stop by our website www.greatwhiteninja.com
I plan on redoing my bathroom floor using this kind of tile. I'm removing the old time and the floor is wood. Do I need to and the floor before putting the new tile on?
Having a clean and undamaged surface to adhere to is key to the floor staying put. If these tile do not stick well at first, they will come up and you will hate it. Without seeing it I can't tell how good and clean that your subfloor is. It is possible that getting everything clean and applying a primer would be ok, but it is also possible that a new underlayment is required.
No, it will not. There is a new vinyl plank flooring that locks together that has a pvc base, I think, that is very rigid and is make to be able to go over tile. I have seen it install recently and it does what it is supposed to do. It was from a major flooring manufacturer, but I forget which one. Sorry. Hopefully that helps. Check with your independent flooring stores and they will be able to help you. Skip over the big box stores for this project.
The 2 tiles that were sticking up. You said the roller would correct them, but you never showed us the result of using the roller on them. Disappointed.
It depends on the floor tiles. These tiles were very rigid and would require a very flat sub-floor. If your tiles are more flexible, then you can get away with a bit more imperfections. Thanks for watching and don't forget to stop by our website for many more helpful videos. www.greatwhiteninja.com
I really don't know. I don't use it often enough to know the brand. It's just the one that Lowe's carries. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to stop by our website www.greatwhiteninja.com
That just really depends on how good the osb surface is. Is it clean and smooth? And when I say smooth I mean free of defects. Some osb has a slick side which is not designed to be glued to. The proper underlayment for this is smooth, clean, and has a dull surface. This flooring is very particular and if it doesn't have the right surface to adhere to then the tiles will come loose.
Thanks for the great tips. My sister did her bathroom with these type of tiles without watching your video first and they were coming up at the corners within a couple of months. I watched your video and followed your advice and my bathroom tiles have been on without any problems for close to a year!!! I couldn't have done it without you! Thanks again!
You are very welcome. I am glad to help out. So many of these projects all comes down to prep work. Thanks for watching and don't forget to stop by our website for many more helpful videos. www.greatwhiteninja.com
Great video, left out one detail if the paper you peel off to expose the adhesive has arrows on them....make sure you lay the vinyl down with the arrows pointing the same direction after you pull the paper off. makes the print of the vinyl look more uniform. if no arrows are on the paper then it doesn't matter.
I put the same tile's in our bathroom! Was a fun and easy project and now I want to do the whole kitchen, hallway and my hubby's like 'oh boy,...here we go! LOL! I love the feeling of doing something yourself, especially when it comes out good! Our floor has been down at least 6-7 yrs? Still like brand new!
I love hearing about good projects. Thanks for watching, and I am glad to help. Don't forget to stop by our website www.greatwhiteninja.com
Excellent instructions. I want a knee saving roll cart too!
It's a life saver. Well, at least for the back and knees.
GREAT VIDEO !! You made this whole process so much better thank you!!!
I'd recommend watching for the repeat in the tile pattern so that you don't have a whole bunch with the same pattern together.
THANK GOD SOMEONE WHO DOESNT CONFUSE THE HECK OUTTA ME !! THANKS DUDE !! You ROCK !😘
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I got these same tiles for 59 cents a sq foot and I'm very happy
James Couvillion ...where did you get them hun for that price
Wal mart me to putting them in today
Great video, and demonstration. Thanks for sharing. Love PegEgg
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Great craftsmanship, Nathan! Will you be doing another video on this topic?
It's always possible. I constantly add videos from many different topics.
Thank you. This is the info I needed.
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thank you so much Nathan, this video is on point... wish me luck
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Very helpful and thorough video! Thanks so much.
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Great video. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!!
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I like the look of the beveled edge and how it maintains that realistic look of individual tiles but I don't like the look of grout. Is there any long term problem with leaving these butted together with no grout. My thought is that the long canal lines formed from the bevels meeting are a place where water can settle and seep under the tile over time if you wash your floor allot. Any ideas on this?
These don't have to be grouted, and honestly I don't know how the grout would hold up over time. If you wash this floor with a heavy mop like you would do to a traditional tile floor, then yes, the water will get under these and destroy it. I would suggest cleaning it with a swiffer style mop instead. One with a spray cleaner so that water doesn't pool.
thanks buddy I bought the same tiles
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glad I as this before I finished laying my vinyl tile! going to get tin snips now! !!
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Thanks for the tips! Caroline
So did that roller makes those loose tiles adhere better? Or did you need to use some adhesive?
In the end I did have to add adhesive to 2 tiles and use weights on them. I believe that the subfloor was a little warped and that is what was causing the problem.
Is there any problem with laying these type tiles over sheet vinyl and adding a thin layer of general purpose floor adhesive? Perhaps even running a random orbit sander over the old vinyl to get a better grip ?
I have seen these just put over a good clean vinyl sheet and then come loose. I think that roughing up the surface first, and maybe adding a coat of primer, along with the extra vinyl adhesive would work well. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to stop by our website www.greatwhiteninja.com
What can one put on floors to make them shiny and durable and scratch resistant ?
Mop & Glow... (at walmart)...
I used to professionally clean houses...
I was taught this trick... After using Mop & Glow... DO NOT put hot water or soap down on the floor..
The hot water is what leaves a dull image.
just clean with damp rag... or a damp sponge mop... I then apply another layer of M & G.
I am refurbishing a vintage 1972 travel trailer...and will bring the 47 year old floor back to
life with Mop & Glow... it takes about 4 to 5 coats...
@@judichristopher4604
You're the best. I'll use it. Thank you.
Thank you.great information
And thank you. Glad that I could help.
How do you roll vinyl tile on the wall? I used my butt and shoulders.
Please please please tell me what kind of padding I need that is thin and water barrier for kitchen and these style flooring
What can one do or put on floors to clean if white tiles but isn’t linoleum?
Great video!
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Can I warm up the glue to stick better.???
There is an optimal temperature for these to be installed at and it will list on the instructions. Overheating the glue will cause installation failure. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to stop by our website www.greatwhiteninja.com
I removed carpet that had been installed with adhesive over linoleum. I plan to install lauan over the linoleum and then peel and stick tiles over that. Does that sound like a good plan?
As long as you got the carpet and glue scraped up good so that it does not effect the underlayment laying flat, that sounds fine. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to stop by our website www.greatwhiteninja.com
The directions on the box exclude luan as a subfloor. Not sure why. It does provide a smooth would surface.
Invest in an angle grinder and oscillating tool; they make your life much easier
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I plan on redoing my bathroom floor using this kind of tile. I'm removing the old time and the floor is wood. Do I need to and the floor before putting the new tile on?
When you say that the floor is wood are we talking about hardwood flooring that was covered up, or is it the subfloor?
The subfloor
Having a clean and undamaged surface to adhere to is key to the floor staying put. If these tile do not stick well at first, they will come up and you will hate it. Without seeing it I can't tell how good and clean that your subfloor is. It is possible that getting everything clean and applying a primer would be ok, but it is also possible that a new underlayment is required.
Will this work over ceramic tile? Thanks.
No, it will not. There is a new vinyl plank flooring that locks together that has a pvc base, I think, that is very rigid and is make to be able to go over tile. I have seen it install recently and it does what it is supposed to do. It was from a major flooring manufacturer, but I forget which one. Sorry. Hopefully that helps. Check with your independent flooring stores and they will be able to help you. Skip over the big box stores for this project.
The 2 tiles that were sticking up. You said the roller would correct them, but you never showed us the result of using the roller on them. Disappointed.
Do the floor needs to be even before applying the tiles
It depends on the floor tiles. These tiles were very rigid and would require a very flat sub-floor. If your tiles are more flexible, then you can get away with a bit more imperfections. Thanks for watching and don't forget to stop by our website for many more helpful videos. www.greatwhiteninja.com
When you put the underlayment down how do you fasten it to the floor????
If you have a wooden sub-floor then you can use a roofing nailer, a crown stapler, or just screw it.
Ollie’s has 25 square feet for $9.99.
Hello! Great video! Can you tell me the brand or product of the underlayment you use? Thank you
I really don't know. I don't use it often enough to know the brand. It's just the one that Lowe's carries. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to stop by our website www.greatwhiteninja.com
Thank you for answering! We did check out your webpage and is great! Thank you again for a fantastic video!
Is it possible to install on concrete?
Sure, just get the concrete clean and check with your flooring salesman for the proper primer to go with it.
appreciate
Thank - you
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What kind of padding do you put down?
I'm not sure what you mean?
The peachish colored padding you have over the subfloor..
What did u put over sub floor before laying the flooring down
That was the plywood underlayment. It was about 1/8 in thick and the pinkish side was a pre-primered treatment for glue.
I bought it at my local Lowe's
Excellent video should invest in camera equipment and lighting and become a you tuber
Is it okay to put that primer on OSB? OSB is the subfloor in my trailer, and i am ripping out the carpet and replacing it with vinyl flooring.
That just really depends on how good the osb surface is. Is it clean and smooth? And when I say smooth I mean free of defects. Some osb has a slick side which is not designed to be glued to. The proper underlayment for this is smooth, clean, and has a dull surface. This flooring is very particular and if it doesn't have the right surface to adhere to then the tiles will come loose.
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