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If it is really wax the best way is with a commercial wax stripper. Stores like Walmart, Home Depot, or Lowes should sell it. A word of caution, most floors today are "no wax". They can get a build up that can look like old wax. You don't want to use a wax stripper on that type of floor. Armstrong makes a product called "New Beginnings which is a stripper for no wax floors.
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Vinyl Floor Tiles?
form_title= Vinyl Floor Tiles form_header= Easy to clean and easy to install- Vinyl. Do you need to remove old flooring?*= () Yes () No What color do you want the tile?*= _ [50] What are the dimensions of the area?*= _ [50]
Can you lay adhesive vinyl strips with wood texture on old mosaic floor tiles?
they are new vinyl strips with wood textured surface and adhesive backing for easy installation. please advice if it is applicable to the mosaic floors and will not bubble up due to moist underneath when the room temperature is low.
Can vinyl cushion flooring be laid over glued down vinyl flooring?
Yes - but a qualified yes. If you are talking about the 12" square vinyl floor tiles that are still securely fastened then you can go right over them. If they old tiles are lifting or loose then the answer would be no. If only one or two tiles are loose then you can remove those ones - and with a patching / floor leveling compound fill in the voids so that the entire floor is smooth and level. If you can not find a patching compound try using a modified latex thinset (for tiles). It sticks to most things and is relatively cheap and will last longer than the sheet vinyl floor. If many of the tiles are loose - remove them all. The old adhesive is starting to fail and will cause problems after you install the new floor. There are several ways to fasten sheet vinyl flooring the most common being glued down. Check the manufacturer's instructions on what the acceptable substrates are. I would highly recommend first washing (to degrease) then scuff sanding the old tiles to promote adhesion.
Can you tile over wall tiles?
It is best to remove the wall tiles. You need a flat service and a lot of times old tile will not be perfectly flat. If you remove the tiles you will have a good base to tile on. If you don't want to remove the tiles you may be able to add a backer board on top of the old tile and then tile on that.
How do you install ceramic tiles into your kitchen floor?
First you have to pull up the old flooring. Once you have the old flooring up you have to put the tile glue on the floor, and place the tile on top of it. Then you have to grout in between each of the tiles. When you get to the edges you will have to cut the tiles to fit.
What is the best way to remove old glue from sheet vinyl?
There are a few kinds of sheet vinyl. Most glues will come off most vinyl if you can get hold of an edge and simply peel it off.
Do you have to remove old linoleum before putting down new vinyl tiles?
What is under the linoleum? If it is stuck down well, you can put new tiles on there once. However, if you get to "the bottom of things," you may be able to fill in any dips in the floor and correct any other issues that will make your vinyl tiles look even better. It will take elbow grease and a crowbar and some major adhesive remover to take off the linoleum, but it can be done. If you choose to tile over the linoleum, make sure it is super clean and free of any grease.
How do you remove old vinyl from cement floor?
Hammer and chisel to scrape it off, an assortment of putty knives.
Can you remove cement from vinyl siding?
If the cement is not too old, try water and a soft scrub brush.
Can you put tile over tile on a shower wall?
no the tiles have too smooth of a finish and other tile will not stick to them need to remove old tiles and then lay new
How do you make old and dull vinyl shudders look new again?
A person can make old and dull vinyl shades new again by spraying them with furniture polish. This will remove the dust from the shades and allow them to shine.
You have 40 year old vinyl on your kitchen walls that is impossible to remove you were thinking of covering it with something what would be the easiest and cheapest option?
A lot would depend on the condition of the current vinyl covering. If it is in good condition and still adhering well, you could put another vinyl right over it. However, I have never personally tried putting vinyl over vinyl. If you did decide to do that, the existing vinyl would have to be wiped clean to remove any dirt or dust that may have accumulated. Since it is in a kitchen area I would suggest using a vinyl that is cleanable and of a fairly heavy grade: not just something light weight that will either tear or not be sustainable for any length of time. Select something that is either a solid, a faux finish, or a design that you will not tire of quickly. There are repositionable vinyl wallcoverings now available that are easily installed by the homeowner without having to use a professional, which is a cost-savings. They can be reused and are easily removable. Be sure to factor in all these attributes when comparing to other options you are considering to determine what is the best one for you.
