Concrete Primer For Self Stick Vinyl Tiles

Henry floor primer is for indoor use only.

Concrete primer for self stick vinyl tiles.

Floor primer helps improve adhesion on dry dusty and porous substrates. The tiles will adhere more readily to plywood than to concrete. 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. 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.

The ideal method for installing peel and stick vinyl tiles over concrete is to first lay plywood over the concrete. Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature. Installing self adhesive vinyl tiles over concrete is not always easy especially if you remove carpets from the concrete base. If the existing floor is in good excellent condition then the glue probably does not need any help.

How to seal a concrete floor before applying vinyl tile. Plain concrete is typically a dull grey and useful as a floor material thanks to its hardness and durability rather than its appearance. Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles. Most peel and stick tile manufacturers will void the warranty on floors laid over unprimed concrete subfloors.

Self adhesive vinyl tiles are available at home supply stores in a variety of styles and colors. Plywood or a porous concrete then i would definitely recommend the use of the henry 336 primer. The primer can be used on pour in place gypsum cement underlayment s and to prime soft wood floors including plywood. The henry 336 bond enhancer 1 qt.

User friendly with improved handling characteristics. The purpose of the bond primer is to enhance the stick power of the adhesive to the floor. Mix and match tiles for a custom look which can increase the value of your home. Apply with brush or roller.

Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4. But if the floor is made of newly installed wood ie. Cover the concrete with 1 4 inch plywood and secure it with 1 1 4 inch underlayment nails.