Fix your tiles using granfix ultimateflex adhesive.
Chipboard sealer before floor glue.
We have a chipboard particle board floor i e.
I want to seal it before laying down self adhesive vinyl tiles.
Depending on the amount of movement and deflection you may need to strengthen the substrate before tiling.
Let the sealer dry according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Seal the particleboard well with a shellac sealer.
Abrade sand the floor to remove wax dirt etc especially with green chipboard.
Just be careful when the boards are butted tightly together as the adhesive is likely to foam out of the board joint.
What you may need for the job.
Strengthening the substrate will decrease the amount of movement associated with timber and non tongue and groove floorboards and chipboard.
Apply the adhesive directly to the groove and shoulder of the profile joint.
Seal the floor using granfix acrylic bonding agent and allow it to dry.
This is normal just leave it to dry for a while as this will help enhance the protection of the joint.
Check out our range of floor sealing waterproofing products at your local bunnings warehouse.
Continuous double bead on each joist where a board spans over it then you glue the groove and top edge of the tongue before knocking together.
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If your floor passes the two fat men test proceed as follows.
Use our guide on strengthening a wooden floor for tiling to do this.
Diy advice please sealing a chipboard floor.
Ensure the entire joint is bonded and then move on to the next row of joists.