How to apply sealant over peel-and-stick vinyl tiles?
Good morning, DIYers! I'm going to be laying peel-and-stick vinyl tiles on my kitchen floor. I don't know whether I should (or shouldn't) put polycrylic on after laying the tiles. Was wondering if the tile 'seams' need to be filled in. Hope my question makes sense!?
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No sealer and no filling joints. Joints should be tight when installing. Follow manufacturers instructions.
If you haven't purchased the tile yet, you might want to consider the peel & stick that can be grouted if you are concerned about seams. Then you can seal the grout. I've never put a sealant on top of those tiles but have a hard time imagining it adhering to the tile. I know the tiles are already sealed and I would think it might cause issues.
One piece of advice I would give for your consideration is using additional adhesive. I've put these type tiles down for a few rooms of my own as well as several other people. Whenever I didn't use the additional adhesive there would always be a few tiles that come loose. I've never had that when I added adhesive. The kind I used is put down and let it get tacky before you put the tile down.
After installing the peel and stick tiles you should go over them with a floor roller. You can seal the lines to prevent moisture from seeping thru. Use a seam sealer which is sold at many flooring stores.