MelissaInPhilly Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I have a small laundry room with a floor of vinyl tiles. Some of the tiles are stained and loose and I would like to replace them (the former owners of the home left a box of extra tiles in the garage, so I don't have to buy any). I will probably remove about four of the tiles. What should I use to glue down the tiles and how should I prep the floor? How long should I let it dry? I live very close to Home Depot so if you can recommend a specific product, I would probably be able to get it. Also, I am interested in replacing some of my other floors. I am very interested in using semi-precious materials such as onyx, lapis lazuli, etc. Does anyone know anything about this type of work?* ** Heh heh, this last paragraph is just a joke, but have seen photos of onyx flooring. It must cost a fortune. It's beautiful, but it must really chip like hell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromagnum Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I have a small laundry room with a floor of vinyl tiles. Some of the tiles are stained and loose and I would like to replace them (the former owners of the home left a box of extra tiles in the garage, so I don't have to buy any). I will probably remove about four of the tiles. What should I use to glue down the tiles and how should I prep the floor? How long should I let it dry? I live very close to Home Depot so if you can recommend a specific product, I would probably be able to get it. Also, I am interested in replacing some of my other floors. I am very interested in using semi-precious materials such as onyx, lapis lazuli, etc. Does anyone know anything about this type of work?* ** Heh heh, this last paragraph is just a joke, but have seen photos of onyx flooring. It must cost a fortune. It's beautiful, but it must really chip like hell! 685852[/snapback] For glue, use a vinyl cement called thinspread, trowel with a 1/8 v notch,,sets up in 45 mins or until adhesive does'nt transfer to your finger, 1 pint is all you need... For prep, scrape and sweep , If small chunks of the tile prove tough to remove, use a hair dryer the heat will release the bond....After you set the tile you can walk on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I have a small laundry room with a floor of vinyl tiles. Some of the tiles are stained and loose and I would like to replace them (the former owners of the home left a box of extra tiles in the garage, so I don't have to buy any). I will probably remove about four of the tiles. What should I use to glue down the tiles and how should I prep the floor? How long should I let it dry? I live very close to Home Depot so if you can recommend a specific product, I would probably be able to get it. Also, I am interested in replacing some of my other floors. I am very interested in using semi-precious materials such as onyx, lapis lazuli, etc. Does anyone know anything about this type of work?* ** Heh heh, this last paragraph is just a joke, but have seen photos of onyx flooring. It must cost a fortune. It's beautiful, but it must really chip like hell! 685852[/snapback] www.google.com Seriously, it's not like this is esoteric information. You can probably find out how to do it on homedepot.com, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Go to a local hardware store(lowes, home depot, ect.) and ask for a gallon can of Weldwood contact cement. We used this to redo all our floors in our house post hurricane flooding, and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffal0 Bill5 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 www.google.com Seriously, it's not like this is esoteric information. You can probably find out how to do it on homedepot.com, as well. 685885[/snapback] But why would anyone do that when there is access to the brain trust we know as TSW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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