Self Adhesive Vinyl Tile
 

Are there any problems to be aware of when putting down SAVT over
existing sheet vinyl? Any additional prep needed, suggestions, tips???

Just clean the existing tile real good. IMO, SAVT sticks best to a
smooth, clean surface.

You will need to "roughen" the surface and also make sure it is
perfectly clean. "Rougheners or liquid sanders" are available at
places like Lowes.

On Mon, 09 May 2005 01:10:27 -0500, Ken wrote:

Are there any problems to be aware of when putting down SAVT over
existing sheet vinyl? Any additional prep needed, suggestions, tips???

Pull out the fridge and give it a try first, but laying a few tile on
your existing vinyl before doing the whole room.

Let it sit overnight and see if it sticks okay.

"Ken" wrote in message
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Are there any problems to be aware of when putting down SAVT over
existing sheet vinyl? Any additional prep needed, suggestions,
tips???

If the existing vinyl has a texture to it, it will telegraph through to
the new tiles. You can remedy that by using a floo rlevelling compound
which is essentially auto body putty that you trowel and smooth onto the
old tiles prior to putting on the new.