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This is a commercial vinyl tile 12X12... i think it's called vinyl....heck, im a carpenter not a tile man... hence the need for advice...

Its a 10'x10' laundry room, has com vinyl tile now.... has some holes in it from i assume moving the fridge, appliances around... about 15 years old... can the holes be filled and lay over the old with new? What's the best adhesive to use if it can be done? Any other tips... tricks you care to share... Much appreciated... I know nothing about vinyl tile... just doing this for a H/O that has been very good to me and want to get the job done right for him...

There is a wash/ dry, fridge and freezer that will have to be taken out and put back in... how long should i wait to put back on the new tile?


About all i know about this job is that i know how to cut and measure
(in that order:thumbsup::laughing
and how to lift appliances... That's about it and that if it can be over layed... it might be good to offset the joints from the new and old tiles.... just guessing that'd be good to do... I cant say for sure what brand of tile it is.... there's no box.... no literature, no instructions... was bought at a yard sale i guess. These are good folks that are kins old and on a set income... so i want to do a good job and use what they have.... can this be done? I told him i would ask the pro's here on the site and get back to him on do'ability.

Any help appreciated.

 

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Thanks wizard...

I wouldnt have thought to strip the floor... thanks for that one!!!!
Any good pruducts to strip with any reccomendations?

Adhesive is a big ???? for me too.... I got no clue... but what ever it is will probably come from local box store....

as far as cure time??? Read the directions on the glue i guess right?

The biggest hole is maybe half a golf ball in size. others are just nicks.

Thanks again in advance, "one time floor man"

 

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Awesome guys... thanks... i would have read the instructions on the adhesive...but would not have guess the adhesive needed to dry first.... cool... i feeel like there's hope yet!!!!! Wish me luck guys... will let ya'll know when i get the job done and how i did. Could be a few days.

Anyhow, once again... CT is an awesome wealth of knowledge and helpful as having a third hand... "preciate it guys... have a good'n.

 

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Guys, the floor turned out friggin excellent... so glad i came here for the tips and tricks. I did buy rags and mineral spirits... glad to announce they lived in the van and will get returned... unopened...:clap:

That make me a pro? i really liked this vct stuff... i can see the trick is to let the glue dry very well.... as i did. And be carefull when applying the glue...

It looks excellent. i couldnt be prouder. the joints looked good, i cut it in nice and used a jambsaw on the door trims... Levele dout nice with the floor patch i used (Kinda gritty stuff) but looks perfect and seems stuck really good.

The only thing i need to know now is what should i have charged for the job? tree fiddy? I got a fifty five dollar tip. no joke. i only charged the guy 200 for the job. Originally he wanted laminate... i said i would do it... but the water scared me (utility room) he took the advice and got vct instead... was more work, took longer but i feel it was the right way to go. He was pleased and i even waited for his wife to paint to put all the appliances back in a couple days later.

Was a success in every way, thanks guys. Ct saves the day once again. If you ever have any shingle questions let me know... my specialty... peace, and thanks again.