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Epoxy floor over vct tile.
12 things you should know about vinyl composite tiles vct 1.
To install ceramic tile over wood the wood surface must be structurally sound enough to support the weight of the tile.
Vinyl sheeting is made of similar material but is furnished in large rolls and cut during installation to fit the shape of the room.
While it is unwise to install epoxy floor coatings over structurally unsound.
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Vinyl tile is an excellent option for sealing in asbestos tiles.
Begin at one of the corners and apply an even coat of primer over the entire floor.
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When going over the top of a tiled floor the main concern is adhesion with epoxy onto the tile and tile onto concrete.
Vinyl composition tile vct is comprised of flat typically square synthetic tiles that get glued down directly to the substrate.
Note to take care when sanding if the floor has a lot of visible adhesive you may want to install a subfloor over the tiles rather than sand them as sanding may create dust with glue particles.
One of the biggest factors of installing a new floor over the old is thickness.
If you install vct in your garage don t expect the manufacturer to honor the tile warranty.
If you want to change the color of the tile use a white primer that will allow you to paint on a layer of floor paint.
In this situation applying epoxy over vinyl tiles rather than removing them first may be the preferred option.
If the tiles are glazed the gloss will need to be removed by grinding to allow the epoxy to grab hold.
Installing over wood.
Chipboard cushioned vinyl flooring particle boards of any type oriented strand board osb interior grade plywood tongue and groove planking and hardwood floors are unsuitable substrates for direct installation of ceramic tile.
Some floor tiles have a glossy finish from the glazing process which can make them tricky to bond to.