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Want to give your home a fresh look with PVC self-adhesive flooring, but aren’t sure if your flooring is suitable? Don’t worry! This article will explain in detail the various flooring conditions suitable for PVC self-adhesive flooring, helping you make the best choice.
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1. Ideal Surfaces: These Floors Are the Best for Tiling Tile Floors
Tile Flooring
Tile flooring is a perfect partner for self-adhesive PVC flooring. Its smooth, flat surface and durable material provide a stable base for the flooring application. The glaze perfectly complements the self-adhesive adhesive, resulting in an excellent, long-lasting adhesion.
Pre-laying precautions:
Ensure the tile surface is clean and free of grease.
Check that the gaps between the tiles are smooth (sharp bumps should be filled with repair paste).
Confirm that there are no hollows (large areas of hollows should be addressed first).
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Terrazzo Flooring
Terrazzo floors have a high hardness and a dense surface, similar to ceramic tiles, making them an excellent base for flooring.
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Flat, solid wooden flooring
Laying directly over existing laminate or high-quality solid wood flooring eliminates the need to remove the old flooring.
Required conditions:
No looseness or warping
Smooth surface with no significant height differences
Dry, clean, and free of stains
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2. Treated and usable ground
Cement Mortar Floors
Cement floors can be tiled, but the surface must be flat (no more than 3mm of drop within 2 meters), firm and free of sand (no sand particles falling off when rubbed by hand), and completely dry before tiling.
Epoxy Flooring
If the surface is too smooth, it needs to be roughened and sanded to ensure a secure adhesion.
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3. The ground is not suitable for direct paving
1. Carpeted Floors
Absolutely Do Not Apply Flooring! Soft substrates can cause uneven force on the flooring, leading to tearing at the seams and poor adhesion.
2. Severely Sanded Concrete Floors
The surface strength is insufficient, preventing the self-adhesive adhesive from bonding to the loose substrate, making it prone to shifting after application.
3. Damp Floors
Moisture in damp environments like basements can damage the adhesive backing, causing it to lose effectiveness and allowing mold to grow underneath.
4. Resilient Leather Floors
Excessively soft or resilient surfaces are not suitable for direct application.
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4. The ultimate self-check list before paving
Check for hardness: Rub the floor firmly to see if there’s any sand or dust.
Measure flatness: Use a 2-meter ruler to check; the drop should be less than 3mm.
Check for cleanliness: Ensure there’s no dust, debris, or oil.
Check for dryness: Ensure there’s no moisture, especially on the first floor and in the basement.
Choosing the right surface for your PVC self-adhesive flooring is crucial to ensuring its longevity and aesthetic appeal. Ceramic tiles, terrazzo, and smooth wood floors are the best choices; concrete floors require proper preparation; carpet, severely sanded, or damp surfaces are not recommended for direct application. Taking the time to inspect and prepare your floor before installation can avoid future complications and ensure the long-lasting beauty and practicality of your flooring. Check your floor now and prepare for a fresh new look!
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