Replacing Commercial Vinyl Tile

It s probably easier than you think.

Replacing commercial vinyl tile.

This instructable shows you how to install resilient tile also known as vinyl composition or asphalt tile the type found in most commercial settings like grocery stores. This guide details how to successfully complete this project in 6 easy steps including removing the grout and tile applying new mortar and setting the new tiles. That s an issue when you damage a tile by scratching or ripping it and have to replace it because hardened adhesive clings tenaciously to the floor. Vinyl floor tiles aren t without problems and one of them is that the adhesive hardens with age.

If you do not have a matching vinyl flooring tile you may want to. Replacement vinyl tile heat gun or iron tile adhesive putty knife notched trowel mineral spirits rags rolling pin. How to install commercial grade resilient tile. You need just a small tub of tile adhesive.

If you find a damaged tile or two in your floor it is much easier to remove and replace them than installing a new tile floor altogether. Apply heat to the damaged tile with the heat gun or warm iron to soften the adhesive underneath.