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Self-leveling concrete over vinyl tiles
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.15 PM
Hi there, I want to lay floorboards over underlay, which is over vinyl tiles - these in turn lie over concrete. But the flooring is uneven. Can I use self-leveling concrete over the vinyl tiles - we don't want to take the time to take the tiles off but will if necessary.. Cheers!
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CS Flooring
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
simple answer is no, this is mainly down to the adhesive failing underneath which in turn will pop your screed, any screeding needs to be done direct to the sub-floor and the floor must be primed first this type of work should always be done by a professional as there is a humongous difference between a professional floor installers screed and anyone elses, if this is laminate then that's no problem however if you're attempting to install a real wood get in the professionals the floor will need a dpm and certain types of screed are suitable most are not, hope this helps.
Answered20 July 2015
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Anonymous user
As said above definitely take up the vinyl first, damp test, dpm (if required) and get a professional in to screed it with a suitable screed.
Answered20 August 2015
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Anonymous user
hi
it is not recommended that you but self-leveling screeds over vinyl tiles, can cause yourself a bigger head-ace in the long run, and i know it can be a night-mare of a job but always better to take tiles up and start from scratch
Answered20 July 2015
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