AboutDave Coil Expertise I can help. I have installed wood, laminates, tile, marble, ceramics, vinyl, and painted applications. I have done some stone work, but that is seldom used anymore.
Experience My first work was in flooring and interior designs. My first job... every room of the house was a different color of walls and carpet. It can work...
I just ordered 12 boxes of armstrong laminate tile (looks like ceramic tile). I've read the installation instructions, i have my 1/4 inch spacers and underlayment etc. I'm just curious if you have any little tips or things i should prepare myself for. I didn't want to be surprised by anything in the midst of install. It's a pretty basic room (kitchen)...and i will be installing over top of linoleum...under the lino is a concrete slab. Should i glue the pieces together because of possible spillages? If so, what kind of glue? I was also planning on silicone caulking the perimiter just in case.
Thanks for any helpful hints you can provide! This is a nice looking (and relatively expensive) product and i would like it to last.
Answer I am not yet aware of this product, but I am sure that the installation of such tiles is going to be near a standard method. First and foremost...do NOT install over the vinyl. It creates two possible problems. 1 nothing is supposed to stick to the vinyl...on purpose. 2 if the vinyl is NOT securely glued in place (alot isnt) then the new flooring is likely to float and any movement will be counter productive. The first problem that occurs...sometimes without notice, is the tiles start stepping. This can be either horizontal or vertical. Even ceramic tiles can do this, if you aren't paying close attention. A straight edge can be useful for either problem. Align the edges and the surfaces, best you can. Dont be in a hurry..start slow....stay slow untill you get really comfortable with the process.
