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160ish sqft room all materials are provided by homeowner
Asked on August 9th, 2018
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You can use our project calculator to get an idea of labor costs for this type of floor here: https://porch.com/project-cost/cost-to-install-vinyl-tile-flooring If you'd like to get started with a local pro you may call us at 855-494-5972 and we’ll be happy to help you. Thank you. ... Read more
Flooring Installation
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I assume that there will be quite a lot of adhesive left once the tiles are removed
Asked on May 6th, 2020
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Raymond: If the house is pre-1980 it is best to test to determine if the adhesive and or tiles contain asbestos as special techniques are needed for removal. Most flooring contractors will scrape the adhesive as much as possible then use a solvent to remove the remaining material. Then a vapor transmission test should be performed to determine if sealing is needed to prevent moisture damage to the new vinyl. Thank you. ... Read more
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Installing on Cement and laminate floors
Asked on January 29th, 2024
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Tiffany: Thank you for contacting Porch. When installing vinyl on concrete it is a good idea to use a bonding primer first. A professional vinyl floor installer would generally use a weighted roller at seams. You might try placing something heavy on the offending areas for 24 hours and see if that helps. If not, it may be time to contact a professional flooring contractor. You can use this link to locate a local pro: https://pro.porch.com/near-me/flooring-contractors or call us at 1-855-707-0141 to get started. ... Read more
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