Floor Prep Before Vinyl Tile

It s typically best to remove the old flooring so you can check the subfloor and underlayment.

Floor prep before vinyl tile.

You can lay tile over existing vinyl flooring or tile but the subfloor and underlayment must be in good condition. Test the floor for moisture. The peel and stick type is the simplest to install but the type that requires adhesive typically lasts longer and adheres. Then attack the adhesive with a razor scraper photo 1.

The tile peeled up and the floor got damper. If your vinyl meets the basic requirements it requires some preparation before you lay ceramic or stone tile over it. I have a 3 month old puppy and he got in there and dug all the damp sub floor up and left a good sized depression. Popping off old vinyl tile is fairly easy just use a heavy scraper and elbow grease.

Concrete subfloors are prepared differently than wood subfloors. What can i use to fill in a hole in our bathroom floor before putting vinyl tile over it. Most peel and stick tile manufacturers will void the warranty on floors laid over unprimed concrete subfloors. Follow drying instructions and test for moisture before installing the laminate flooring.

The tiles will need to be leveled with cementitious base that will create a smooth and level surface. If the adhesive is hard and brittle use a chopping motion to break it up. Concrete is a common subfloor material and in general it s easy to prepare for a luxury vinyl flooring installation project. The tiles come in squares or rectangles of varying thickness and quality.

You can install vinyl flooring over tile floors such as ceramic and terrazzo. First make sure the subfloor and underlayment have a combined total thickness of at least 1 1 4 inches. Preparation for installing floor tile depends on the type of subfloor in the room you are tiling. Plus by removing the old flooring you won t raise the height of the floor when you install the new tile.

The subfloor must be able to hold the weight of the tile and preparation materials required to complete the installation. Scrape up as much adhesive as possible keeping the blade sharp with a sharpening stone as you go. Tape a 3 foot square piece of scrap vinyl to the concrete with duct tape sealing the edges tight. The floor under the bathroom toilet got damp from condensation on the tank.

These floors should be solid and in good condition. Leave the vinyl in place for 72 hours.