Concrete Over Vinyl

Ordinary concrete isn t necessarily the right product for skim coating over a vinyl tile floor but there are various self leveling specialty concrete formulas that can be mixed on demand and applied over the tiles on the floor.

Concrete over vinyl.

After all of the pieces of concrete have been removed run a shop vac over the surface of the concrete where the patch will go. For rounded areas or tricky cuts we did the same but with lots and lots of pressure and scoring over and over. It has strong adhesive properties allowing it to be applied down to a featheredge. After working out the area you need to find oua retailer who offers cheap vinyl plank flooring.

Repair any holes or cracks. Leveling mixes are designed to make smooth surfaces and are most often used on concrete or wood. I m feeling a bit behind on sharing our basement renovation updates with you all. Active 5 years 3 months ago.

Shane found this okay to do but i sure struggled i just don t have the strength in my wrists. I tore out my front porch slab so i can waterproof the foundation. Viewed 3k times 0. Self leveling concrete over vinyl tiles.

It was also sinking and since it has a column to support an overhang that s a problem. Today i m sharing how we installed golden select vinyl plank flooring right over top of our concrete subfloors in the basement family room the one room challenge. Concrete often has scratches holes marks and drips that create a very uneven surface that cannot be used to lay tile while wood boards can warp over time creating hills and valleys instead of the straight smooth needed for proper tile insulation. Read more about how to install vinyl plank over concrete orc week 4 5.

We ve had a lot going on behind the scenes lately that i. Vinyl concrete patcher is made of a special blend of vinyl resin fine sand and portland cement. Look for products that can be applied over cutback adhesive or vct vinyl composition tile. Any minor bumps can be removed with a masonry chisel and small sledgehammer.

My question is what should i do about where it needs to come up. But the flooring is uneven. The area should be free of any small particles for the vinyl concrete patch to adhere correctly. Use a tape measure to establish the exact area and add an allowance of 5 square feet for any emergency during the flooring.

Can i use self leveling concrete over the vinyl tiles we don t want to take the time to take the tiles off but will if necessary. Step 2 vacuum concrete. Hi there i want to lay floorboards over underlay which is over vinyl tiles these in turn lie over concrete. You can lower high spots with a grinder.

Ask question asked 5 years 3 months ago. Last time we did this laying vinyl plank over concrete we scored the vinyl with a knife and a square then snapped it. Sheet vinyl can be installed over concrete if the surface of the concrete is clean smooth and dry. Concrete slab up over vinyl siding.