Hi guys
Really in a pickle here and looking for the best solution.
We want vinyl flooring throughout the kitchen / diner but the current floor which is made up of these cheap thin tiles (possibly asbestos but not sure) and some have lifted and in general the floor isn't ready for vinyl just yet.
I thought I could lift the problem tiles and fill with a product like Mapei screed which I have tried and has mostly worked. Problem is there are still high edges in places and now others need sorted and I'd rather just sort the whole lot and get a uniform finish.
Under the tiles is about an inch of substrate and then a concrete base.
I need the dining room and kitchen to be same level and the cabinets are already in place which makes it awkward.
I was thinking about getting a quote on a full screed just on top of these tiles but not sure how much that's gonna cost if I get someone in, or if it would work as if some of the tiles have movement then surly a thin screed would crack?
I also need to keep in mind I have small IKEA plinths to go on and don't want to reduce this space more by over boarding etc.
Any ideas appreciated!
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Really in a pickle here and looking for the best solution.
We want vinyl flooring throughout the kitchen / diner but the current floor which is made up of these cheap thin tiles (possibly asbestos but not sure) and some have lifted and in general the floor isn't ready for vinyl just yet.
I thought I could lift the problem tiles and fill with a product like Mapei screed which I have tried and has mostly worked. Problem is there are still high edges in places and now others need sorted and I'd rather just sort the whole lot and get a uniform finish.
Under the tiles is about an inch of substrate and then a concrete base.
I need the dining room and kitchen to be same level and the cabinets are already in place which makes it awkward.
I was thinking about getting a quote on a full screed just on top of these tiles but not sure how much that's gonna cost if I get someone in, or if it would work as if some of the tiles have movement then surly a thin screed would crack?
I also need to keep in mind I have small IKEA plinths to go on and don't want to reduce this space more by over boarding etc.
Any ideas appreciated!
Links to bigger image
https://s32.postimg.org/qi7wlld5h/IMG_20160731_185859.jpg
https://s31.postimg.org/8vmmk5vi3/IMG_20160731_185931.jpg
https://s32.postimg.org/5ouqxe2r9/IMG_20160731_185921.jpg
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