Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature.
How to prep a painted concrete floor for tile.
An easy way to tell whether the floor is dry enough is to place a small piece of kitchen plastic wrap about 12 square to the surface of the concrete floor.
Unfortunately the tile cannot be adhered directly to the painted surface.
Answer answer it is possible to bond porcelain tile to a painted surface but it isn t recommended because the overall tile attachment is limited to the strength of the bond of the paint to the concrete.
Once the concrete floor is paint free the tiling process is similar to most other floor tiling jobs.
A concrete floor is a good base for laying ceramic tiles provided it is level and free of cracks or abrasions.
All paint will need to be removed before you begin installing the tile.
Self leveling compound can be purchased at your local home improvement store and applied to the concrete floor prior to tiling.
Paint used on concrete will not bond with the tile adhesive.
Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.
The surface is ready for priming when it feels like medium to light grit sandpaper and no residue or loose concrete remains.
I m trying to find the best way to prepare this floor to accept the s 515 adhesive with vct tile.
Water should readily absorb in the concrete as an indication that it.
Preparing a painted concrete floor for vct tile hi i have a large job to bid on that has a painted concrete floor looks like the standard grey color concrete paint that alot of home owners use to make their basement or garage look good.
Seal all edges with tape.
Thoroughly rinse the concrete surface with clean water using a hose with a high pressure nozzle or a pressure washer.
Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles.