Removing Vinly Floor Tiles?
i’ve removed the tile’s and i’m left with black glue on the concrete do i have to remove all of this before i lay my ceramic tiles it’s not sticky and its a very thin layer
i’ve removed the tile’s and i’m left with black glue on the concrete do i have to remove all of this before i lay my ceramic tiles it’s not sticky and its a very thin layer
You ll be fine going over that black emulsion glue as long as there are no loose and flaky sections. Use an extra strong modified thin set such as Tec Super Flex. Cost a bit most but you need that extra holding power.. Wait at least 2 days before walking and grouting it. The thin set will need extra drying time since the cement is “sealed” w/ the old glue.any questions you can e mail me GL
If the adhesive is particularly well stuck you can lay ceramic or quarry tiles over the top of it. If you choose to do this then a good coat of undiluted PVA adhesive is a very good idea. Cermaic flooring can be laid straight over the floor as long as the floor is not uneven and a good quality underlay is used.
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Get some self leveling floor screed from a descent flooring shop, it will apply a thin layer of screed over the top, it’s is easy to apply, or get a plasterer/floorer to do it, won’t cost much!
Maybe this article would help…..http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/lay…
use self levelling latex compound,you may need 2 or 3 coats,it stinks of ammonia & takes 12 hrs to go off ,so you may need to work around that dilemma
the thinset that you use will adhere. you can use concrete cleaner and it will come right off if you have doubts
The only problem will be if you are installing green or white marble, ceramic won’t show any stain. Go over it.
if your using mastic to set the tiles no. if you’re using thinset yes.
Go ahead and spread your thinset over it and lay your tiles. It will be fine.
use a razar blade scraper, scrape up as much as u can, then throw thin set over followed by tiles on top
heat will help u, a small torch open a window first heat up and scrape off will come up easy
No, just spread the new adhesive over it.
yes you do have to remove it before u add something.