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Ensure concrete is clean, smooth and dry. Concrete should be first cleaned with degreaser to remove any residue. Use a self leveling compound if floor is not level or has some low areas. Fill any cracks or holes prior to using leveler. Allow leveler to dry overnight and seal concrete the following day to prevent moisture from wicking through concrete. Install flooring of choice.
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What cement should you use to put tile over vinyl floor tiles?
That would depend on whether they are ceramic tiles or more vinyl tiles.
How do you install ceramic tile over ceramic tile?
It is best to remove the vinyl tile. If it is not on cement and is on wood you can install cement backer board. Be sure to put thin set under the board. If you spend the money and time to install ceramic tile and the vinyl tile comes loose all that $ is down the drain What is the best tile cement to use and this cement tile can be installed on vinyl tile and install ceramic tile on it
What is the lightest floor tile?
Vinyl.
What are some creative uses for leftover vinyl floor tile?
There are many practical and creative ways to use leftover vinyl floor tile. One can use leftover vinyl floor tile as pieces of art for a wall, as well as for furniture decorations and additions.
What items are safe to use for cleaning on a vinyl floor?
You might want to check the manufacturer's labels which often state whether you can use a product on a vinyl floor. You can use SC Johnson Wax Tile and Vinyl Floor Cleaner and Pledge Tile and Vinyl Floor Cleaner.
Can you glue ceramic tile with vinyl glue?
Not directly as the ceramic tiles will soon show through the vinyl flooring. If the ceramics are laid on a wooden floor, you must take up the tiles and overboard with 6mm plywood. If the tiles are on a concrete floor, you can leave them down and lay a latex screed on top to provide you with a smooth floor for your vinyl
Cost for labor vinyl floor tile 15x15 room?
the price for vinyl tile labor is .60 a square foot not including floor prep
Can you install ceramic tile on top of a wood floor?
If it sits over a cement floor, then no. If it is a nailed down floor, then you can, but you still have to install a cement board.
How do you ceramic tile over glue down vinyl tile?
If it has a timber floor under and vinyl is solid to the floor and not to thick screw down 10 mm ply at 150mm centres. seal ply with pva sealer prior too tilling. If it is a concrete floor it is best to lift vinyl.
Can tile be set on vinyl?
I would not recommend it. It will not bond properly. You will have to install an appropriate sub-floor, then install the tile on that
What is the composition of cement tile grout?
What is composition of cement and any other metrial for grouting on floor ceramic tiles.
Is tile or slate strong enought to hold a piano?
The tile is not the issue as much as the sturdiness of the sub floor and the installation of cement board over the sub floor that keeps the tile and grout from cracking. Tile on a cement slab should hold just fine, as long as there are no unsupported pockets between the two. Our upright piano is on a tiled floor with no issues.
