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In chemistry, vinyl or ethenyl (abbreviated as Vi) is the functional group with the formula H-C=CH2. It is the ethylene (IUPAC ethene) molecule (H2C=CH2) with one fewer hydrogen atom. The name is also used for any compound containing that group, namely R−CH=CH2 where R is any other group of atoms.
An industrially important example is vinyl chloride, precursor to PVC, a plastic commonly known as vinyl.

Vinyl is one of the alkenyl functional groups. On a carbon skeleton, sp2-hybridized carbons or positions are often called vinylic. Allyls, acrylates and styrenics contain vinyl groups. (A styrenic crosslinker with two vinyl groups is called divinyl benzene.)

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  1. M

    Vinyl glue residue

    I have a small 2br on slab 1950’s originally had 9” vinyl tiles and dark brown/ black adhesive. After the tiles were removed the abaters softened/dissolved the glue and mopped and wiped up what they could. I scrub brushed and mopped to clear. The slab is discolored and retains imprints in the...
  2. Yankeedave

    Tiling after vinyl removal

    Good afternoon all. I'm am a complete beginner to the tiling game and have decided to give it a go for once. It's one of the things I have always wanted to learn. I'm going to be tiling my kitchen floor. I'm after as much advise and guidance as possible so please hit me. We have vinyl floor...
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    Preparation for luxury vinyl planks in bathroom. Should I tank?

    Hello, I’m a keen diy’er and looking to install my bathroom. I intend to tank the wall areas where my shower will go with q-boards from b&q before tiling. My floor however is luxury vinyl plank which is supposedly waterproof. Has anyone got experience using this in a bathroom? How do you...
  4. andyp143

    Tiling over existing sheet Vinyl

    Hi there, I want to tile my small kitchen floor, it is around 7-8 square metres and has an existing sheet vinyl flooring that has been glued directly onto the concrete sub-floor. I have purchased porcelain tiles (600mm X 600mm) from Topps Tiles, and they advised that with a specific adhesive...
  5. Cherie

    USA Where to start? Removing old vinyl floor so far

    I have an object in way, I will send pictures if I figure out how. So far removing old stuff. I know I have to put down plywood(outdoor grade) then hardiebacker but wondered I'd schlueter is better. Have liquid water proof to use too. Got that for walls but have plenty. Where to start? If I need...
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    How to stick LVT Luxury Vinyl Tiles over ceramic WALL tiles

    Hi all, I've some 25x50cm 2.5mm thick vinyl tiles i need to stick over old (sound) shiny tiles in bathroom. Was looking at this stuff but it seems crazy pricey. Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT Wall Adhesive Has anyone any experience with doing this sort of job can weigh in and give me some advice please?
  7. troilus123

    Tiler Industrial Flooring

    TilePlans’ PVC industrial flooring systems represent a practical and customizable solution for those conscious of the need for a durable industrial floor covering to meet both current and future health and safety legislation. TilePlans-Industrial-Flooring tiles Ever-increasing health and...
  8. statia

    Tiling over existing vinyl flooring glue/adhesive

    Hi all, I'm going to put ceramic tiles down over a concrete floor which has previously had clear looking vinyl flooring glued down onto it as can be seen in the attachment. Am I ok to scrape off any high points and tile down onto it using the Norcros flexible adhesive (after priming with SBR)...
  9. P

    Laying ceramic tiles on self adhesive vinyl tiles.

    Hi I am just after some advice. Can I lay ceramic tiles straight on top of self adhesive tiles? These vinyl tiles have also been laid on old brown linoleum. It is a concrete floor and the self adhesive tiles have been down on top of this linoleum for about 15 years. I attempted to lift the...
  10. humourme2

    Tiling over old bitumen vinyl tiles

    Hi, Im new to the forum have always found what I was looking for up to now just browsing the existing threads but wanted to check this out.... If I have missed a previous thread with the answer I apologise in advance. Im currently renovating a property for rental the kitchen is in and the walls...
  11. Calabrese Flooring

    Mike from Calebrese Flooring Co

    https://www.calabreseflooringco.com/ I have a great passion for wood working, we pride ourselves on remaining small but delivering beautifully crafted flooring in high volumes. I have had huge success. I love to watch my projects take shape into a work of art! I have 15 years experience...
  12. P

    Quartz vinyl tiles

    Hi all . I have been given boxes of Rikett Vinyl Quartz Floor Tiles , 300mm x 300mm approx 2 -3mm thick enough for me to lay my kitchen floor what I need to know is do I need to remove old self adhesive floor tiles first or can I lay straight on top or do I need to remove to bare the concrete...
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    Quartz vinyl floor tiles

    Hi all . I have been given boxes of Rikett Vinyl Quartz Floor Tiles , 300mm x 300mm approx 2 -3mm thick enough for me to lay my kitchen floor what I need to know is do I need to remove old self adhesive floor tiles first or can I lay straight on top or do I need to remove to bare the concrete...
  14. B

    Floor Tiling over 22mil TG4 Peel Clean Caberdec Chip Board

    I need to tile 2nd floor bathrooms in new builds. The existing floor is vinyl over the subfloor of 22 mil TG4 Caberdec Chip Board. Can I rip up the vinyl and tile directly over the chip board, or should I lay down hardibacker or other material first. If yes, what thickness would you recommend.
  15. T

    Tiling a vinyl wetroom - Help needed

    Hello all, This is my first post on this site - I hope everyone is well. I am an avid DIY'er and have previous tiling experience fitting subway tiles in my kitchen. I mustered up the courage to attempt to tile my bathroom, which currently has a vinyl floor wetroom. I'm pretty sure it's the...
  16. M

    Preparation Removing Vynal tile glue

    Hi All Got to a job this morning. Customer has taken up old vynal tiles. The glue under them is sticky to the point I have never seen before. It had torn apart my knee pads and the soul or my work shoes (granted they are old). Razor blades are not making a dent in it. Any ideas anyone...
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    vinyl floor courses

    Hi. I posted a thread similar to this on another forum by mistake. Any way I am in search of a course or something to undertake installing vinyl floor wet rooms. I have been installing wet rooms for years but now want to specialize in non preformed floors, ie shaping the joists down to gradient...
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