Preparing Concrete Floor For Vinyl Tile

Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.

Preparing concrete floor for vinyl tile. Fill any low spots with a cementitious leveling compound following the manufacturer s directions and allow it to dry before proceeding. Wear rubber gloves and safety glasses. Inspect the floor and repair cracks pits holes or other uneven patches.

Mix the leveler in a bucket according to the manufacturer s instructions. Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature. Check your wood flooring manufacturer s recommendations and sand any high spots with a concrete grinder.

Take the vinyl tiles and place them in the center of the room where the lines bisect. Make sure that the concrete surface is clean and will adhere to the tile. Test the floor for moisture.

Also vacuum and sweep the floor to remove any loose dirt and dust. This process creates a protective layer that prevents moisture from seeping through the concrete and into the tile floor. You can keep installing the tiles working from the center towards the walls.

Before applying the vinyl tile make sure the concrete floor is completely dry. Fill cracks and depressions in concrete floors with a trowel and the type of gap filler recommended by the vinyl tile manufacturer. You can install them removing the back paper to expose the sticky part of the tiles.

Take a look at our step by step guide. Concrete subfloors move shift and crack over time. After cleaning patching and repairing the concrete floor you ll be ready to seal it.