Cover the concrete with 1 4 inch plywood and secure it with 1 1 4 inch underlayment nails.
Concrete primer for self stick vinyl tiles.
Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature.
Floor primer helps improve adhesion on dry dusty and porous substrates.
Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.
If you want to install the tiles properly you should prepare the floor making sure that the surface is clean without any remains of sealers adhesive or anything else.
How to seal a concrete floor before applying vinyl tile.
The purpose of the bond primer is to enhance the stick power of the adhesive to the floor.
Plain concrete is typically a dull grey and useful as a floor material thanks to its hardness and durability rather than its appearance.
Here are the step by step instructions for installing them yourself.
The tiles will adhere more readily to plywood than to concrete.
The primer can be used on pour in place gypsum cement underlayment s and to prime soft wood floors including plywood.
Apply with brush or roller.
Plywood or a porous concrete then i would definitely recommend the use of the henry 336 primer.
Mix and match tiles for a custom look which can increase the value of your home.
User friendly with improved handling characteristics.
Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles.
Installing self adhesive vinyl tiles over concrete is not always easy especially if you remove carpets from the concrete base.
Priming the floor with a concrete primer before installing the tiles ensures that the moisture naturally present in concrete doesn t come through to the surface affecting the adhesive bond and damaging the tiles.
But if the floor is made of newly installed wood ie.
Skip this step and we guarantee your new tile will crack right over the cracks in the concrete.
Self adhesive vinyl tiles are available at home supply stores in a variety of styles and colors.
Self stick vinyl floor tiles are a great flooring option because they are durable affordable easy to install and available in a variety of styles and colors.
Most peel and stick tile manufacturers will void the warranty on floors laid over unprimed concrete subfloors.
The henry 336 bond enhancer 1 qt.