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rockyroo · 31-08-2007

I have been asked to quote on a job, downstairs loo, hall, kitchen, utility room floor. The whole lot is covered in those green and blue vinyl tiles the council used to put in. It will be a nightmare to try and get these up and then a flat deck to tile on. Would you tile straight on top of these, and what gear would you use, there is no movement in the tiles. Nice people, trying to keep materials cost low, thanks

**grumpygrouter** · 31-08-2007

According to the Weber Tling Solutions book, this is acceptable provided the are securely fixed. They recommend a rapid set flexy and of course a flexy grout.

Grumpy

GazTech · 31-08-2007

[quote=grumpygrouter;23523]According to the Weber Tling Solutions book, this is acceptable provided the are securely fixed. They recommend a rapid set flexy and of course a flexy grout.

Grumpy[/quote]Give a good clean up first and use neat acrylic primer

**grumpygrouter** · 31-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaz @ Topps

Give a good clean up first and use neat acrylic primer

Cleaning was part of the general info in this book. Says nothing about priming though. It also suggests keying the surface too but maybe the priming does that. Am I correct there Gaz?

GazTech · 31-08-2007

[quote=grumpygrouter;23526]Cleaning was part of the general info in this book. Says nothing about priming though. It also suggests keying the surface too but maybe the priming does that. Am I correct there Gaz?[/quote]Priming will help the initial grab of the ahdesive,and makes for a better bond,if in doubt prime it out...scoring the tiles will also help...Gaz

**Dave** · 31-08-2007

Existing vinyl tiles should be
firmly bonded to their base and must be
in sound, clean condition.S
Any loose tiles should be
removed and made good
with a levelling compound,

e.g. BAL ACRYBASE,

dependent on underlying
substrate.

Remove all traces of
grease/polish.

prime with BAL Bond SBR
and allow to dry. Fix tiles

within 24 hours of priming..........................dave.....