VCT Project

[wjh0919]

Ok - I've decided I'm going with VCT in my garage. Three car - 620 square foot - built in 1990. The floor is sealed .

Can I lay the tile with the sealer there - or do I need to grind it or blast it before laying the tile?

I know prep is everything and I want to do this right.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[chevelle67]

You need to remove it. Sealer is just that it will prevent most liquids from penetrating including VCT adhesive.

 

[wjh0919]

what is the best way to remove it?

 

[chevelle67]

That I`m not sure about but I believe one of GJ`s resident floor experts would have a solution. Have you done the water trick to see if it is really sealed?

 

[dipper]

Great decision on the VCT. Not sure how to get the sealer off without grinding or blasting.
Good luck with it and be sure to post pics.

 

[wjh0919]

Yup - did the water test - it's sealed. Would prefer to avoid grinding / blasting but if that's what it takes - so be it. Any other suggestions out there?

 

[ssleepingbeauty]

As long as your slab is smooth you should be fine. I really doubt VCT adhesive is going to activate your sealer. Try a 2x2 test in a corner somewhere. Then take a couple of aspirin and call me in the morning when you try to remove the test