Grouted Vinyl Tile
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LorriBon Apr 9, 2018
There are vinyl peel & stick tiles made specifically for grouting. They are a great option for people who want a "tile look" but their subfloor is not suitable for the issues involved with adding real tile. One example is TrafficMASTER Ceramica tiles sold at Home Depot. These vinyl tiles are thicker, more rigid and have a beveled edge designed for grout although they can be installed side by side without grout. Thinner vinyl tiles may not provide enough depth for grout to stay in. The grout is simply filling the gap between the tiles - it does not hold the tiles down! The number one issue is subfloor preparation. The subfloor must be flat and be clean plywood. The plywood should be primed with a latex primer to improve adhesion. And remember - If the subfloor flexes, the tiles will lift, the grout will crack or start popping out. While a vinyl grouted floor may not have the lifetime of real tile, it can be a great choice for those on a budget, those who like change or those whose subfloors are unsuitable for real tile.
- LorriBon Oct 2, 2018
That sticky black stuff means the previous tiles were glued down probably with a mastic product. You would have to be able to remove all the black stuff and clean the floor or the peel and stick tiles won’t stick! If you’re using a glue down vinyl tile, you’ll still have to remove that goo. Before removing any older materials, remember safety equipment. Older mastics and even glue down tiles had asbestos in them - very dangerous to inhale or absorb through the skin. Your information doesn’t say if your subfloor is concrete or plywood. If it’s plywood, your best bet might be to just lay new plywood over top and start fresh. If it’s concrete then you’ll have to get the goo off.
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I am very extremely happy with this information. Started to renovate my bathroom, hired somebody to lay vinyl tiles, he did not used spacers, I have to redo everything, have openings between the tiles, and nothing is straight.
This is the first time I deal with tiles.
I have another question, can I paint over drywall? Thank you for any help!
To ad to the question if I can paint over drywall, there was wallpaper before on the wall, I have it removed. Reason I was thinking about painting, it is a small bathroom without ventilation.