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    Nov 8, 2008, 06:57 PM
    Painting over old vinyl tiles
    My tiles are in good shape except there is space in between then after 25 years. I want to paint over then but what can I use to fill the gaps between the tiles?
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    Nov 9, 2008, 05:44 AM

    Hi patty, I answered this question yesterday. I wouldn't advise painting over, you will never get them clean enough for the new paint to stick for any period.
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    Nov 12, 2008, 02:14 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    Hi patty, I answered this question yesterday. I wouldnt advise painting over, you will never get them clean enough for the new paint to stick for any period of time.
    Thanks! I decided to tear them out since a few were lifting under the fridge. Now I wish my kitchen wasn't so big!
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