i looked at the stickies this weekend and they look good but no pattern that grabbed me but thats cool. The only real q was about the angles. any tricks to cutting around a pedistle sink and a bathtub?
I plan to get a vanity iin the future(semi distant) whhen i take out the pedistle can i just take those few stickies or should i wait altogether?
Hey, those stickies can work easy for the install, but in areas with real high traffic and moisture, they do catch the dirt, and start to move.... Laminate that floats is a nice option, maybe you can find some on a closeout, as the manufacturers are always changing the colors or have overruns, Check with a local flooring place as they will have better product at about the same price as the big box....it is easy to install, most laminates are now preglued and snap into place. You don't have to worry so much about the seams and will add great value if you sell and move. Good Luck!
felisaudis
April 04, 2007
I used stickies for kitchen and bathroom when I moved into my house and they worked fine. It went over a vinly floor also, so no ripping up. There are a few products to buy to make it more professional. The guys at Home Depot or Lowes etc could help you, it's like a white glue that you roller on before putting down the floor to help it stick properly.
My kitchen last fine for 6 years, but I was finally able to upgrade to pergo so replaced it anyway. In the bathroom it seemed to not stick as tight (maybe due to the humidity?) so they got that gap between some of them. I think it would have helped if my edge pieces were cut much closer to the wall so there was no room to spread, I had about a 1/2 inch gap that was covered by quarter round and it just slid right up to the wall.
But aside from my installation, the top wore fine. :-) Have fun on your project!
megrockstar
April 04, 2007
im just not so keen on the painting, it seems tacky. I saw some pictures that looked cool but I am not sure....
jasimar
April 03, 2007
If it's smooth, stickies look slick. Neighbors across the street used it for their bathrooms and basement. Looks ultra fabs. I think you can score them from the dollar store. Note- if you find one that looks like white grouted tile you can eventually caulk the seams if they come apart. Super easy.
DIY Maven
April 02, 2007
I've known people who've used stickies, and they were pleased with the outcome. Although, in the long run, just remember that the seams where they come together might show dirt and might even start to lift up. If you're just talking short term...these might not even be issues. One pain about putting vinyl over ANYTHING is that if your existing floor has any bumps in it, they might start to wear or blossom through the new stick-on tiles. Have you considered painting the vinyl? It sounds odd but I've seen it done with floor paint. Maybe post a question to see if anyone has done it?! I'd like to know the answer to that one too!!
megrockstar
i looked at the stickies this weekend and they look good but no pattern that grabbed me but thats cool. The only real q was about the angles. any tricks to cutting around a pedistle sink and a bathtub?
I plan to get a vanity iin the future(semi distant) whhen i take out the pedistle can i just take those few stickies or should i wait altogether?
kathyk
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April 08, 2007Hey, those stickies can work easy for the install, but in areas with real high traffic and moisture, they do catch the dirt, and start to move.... Laminate that floats is a nice option, maybe you can find some on a closeout, as the manufacturers are always changing the colors or have overruns, Check with a local flooring place as they will have better product at about the same price as the big box....it is easy to install, most laminates are now preglued and snap into place. You don't have to worry so much about the seams and will add great value if you sell and move. Good Luck!
felisaudis
I used stickies for kitchen and bathroom when I moved into my house and they worked fine. It went over a vinly floor also, so no ripping up. There are a few products to buy to make it more professional. The guys at Home Depot or Lowes etc could help you, it's like a white glue that you roller on before putting down the floor to help it stick properly.
My kitchen last fine for 6 years, but I was finally able to upgrade to pergo so replaced it anyway. In the bathroom it seemed to not stick as tight (maybe due to the humidity?) so they got that gap between some of them. I think it would have helped if my edge pieces were cut much closer to the wall so there was no room to spread, I had about a 1/2 inch gap that was covered by quarter round and it just slid right up to the wall.
But aside from my installation, the top wore fine. :-) Have fun on your project!
megrockstar
jasimar
DIY Maven
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