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

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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.

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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.



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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.


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