Can You Put Epoxy Over Vinyl Flooring

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Can you put epoxy over vinyl flooring.

Lvt and vinyl plank flooring is made up of multiple parts that can often flex and move. Before you apply the epoxy you need to access the condition of your floor. The final result is a slightly raised floor. Once again thickness can be a consideration as is the amount of maintenance that natural stone requires such as sealing and cleaning with stone cleaners.

Recoating epoxy urethane. In addition it is manufactured using a variety of different materials and adhesives that may or may not be compatible with resinous coatings. In this situation applying epoxy over vinyl tiles rather than removing them first may be the preferred option or you may just want to install a subfloor over the tiles rather than sanding the adhesive. In this situation applying epoxy over vinyl tiles rather than removing them first may be the preferred option.

For urethane be sure to sand the surface extremely well. Any scratches or damage that you see need to be fixed before using the epoxy. If you want to change the color of the tile use a white primer that will allow you to paint on a layer of floor paint. If you are using an epoxy based thin set mortar and are willing to seal the tiles after installation natural stone tiles such as marble or granite can also be used over asbestos.

To coat epoxy that has set for longer than 12 hours you will need to sand the surface so that the next layer can adhere. The seams of vinyl plank floors are sometimes heat welded. If that is the case it will need to be professionally removed possibly using a wet removal technique. This is a light sanding and doesn t need to be too abrasive it simply provides an added assurance that the epoxy will coat properly.

Polycote offers a wide range of industrial floor paints epoxy resin floor coatings remodelling and concrete repair solutions. You can also tile over vinyl tiles that are glued down if none of the tiles are loose or curling up. Note to take care when sanding if the floor has a lot of visible adhesive you may want to install a subfloor over the tiles rather than sand them as sanding may create dust with glue particles. When putting an epoxy floor over linoleum you shouldn t have to tear up the current flooring as long as the floor is safely attached to the concrete.