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redhotmama4169 · Jul 8, 2009, 09:32 AM

I'm replaceing my old flooring with peel and stick tile. I'm did all of the prep for this flooring. I would like to know the averge cost per square foot for someone to put in the tile I all ready bought, about 100 square feet.

stevetcg · Jul 8, 2009, 09:37 AM

I don't have a solid answer for you as it would depend on where you lived, but I can tell you... probably more than its worth to have someone do. The idea behind peel and stick is that its easy to do it yourself.

ac101 · Jul 9, 2009, 05:21 PM

Definitely MORE THAN ITS WORTH... the peel and stick tiles are fairly easy to install but in my experience don't wear well in fact I refuse to install them because after a year or so of steady use they start to look awful. If the room isn't used much or appearance isn't really important then go for it. Unless you got a really good deal on the tiles I would seriuosly consider another flooring alternative. What type of room are these going in? What type of subfloor do you have ? Let me know if I missed anything GOOD LUCK, AC

21boat · Jul 9, 2009, 06:35 PM

The other biggest problem is if it's a lesser grade tile the will shrink over time and gaps everywhere... Doing apt change overs for years and that's use a lot in rough rentals.

stevetcg · Jul 10, 2009, 06:08 AM

In my opinion, the only use for peel and stick is a quick facelift of a horrible area to allow for an easier sale. Its really not good in livable areas, particularly in high traffic situations.

zippit · Jul 10, 2009, 06:36 AM

The trick to installing peel and stick,is to use the 3m spray adhesive,you buy it in a shacky can spray a little down before laying the peel and stick. I have to disagree with the others I laid 350 sq. ft. down in a heavily traveled room its been 8 yrs and yes its faded but with an occasional wax has proved to be a quick,do-it-yourself improvement I'm very satisfied with it..

ballengerb1 · Jul 10, 2009, 01:14 PM

Rather than a spray adhesive I have used a primer made for peal and press tiles. It required 3 coats but was ready for tile in about 4 hours. I agree they are easy and they aren't always a great choice.

zippit · Jul 10, 2009, 02:24 PM

Well I used the spray adhesive and the tiles haven't budged in 8 yrs

ballengerb1 · Jul 10, 2009, 02:47 PM

"Rather than a spray adhesive I have used a primer " I am just saying what I used instead of a spray adhesive. I followed the manufacturers instructions for the installation, Armstrong said to use a primer and I did.

zippit · Jul 10, 2009, 02:59 PM

Did armstrong sell the primer?
Just the adhesive works only snag is the tear out because those babies are stuck

ballengerb1 · Jul 10, 2009, 03:05 PM

Armstrong does make a primer, S-185 Latex Primer And Additive
, but I used Custom Building Products :: Architects & Specification Writers :: Peel & Stick Primer from Home Depot.

zippit · Jul 10, 2009, 03:56 PM

Well, all I can say is looks like you took the hard route

ballengerb1 · Jul 10, 2009, 04:38 PM

Not trying to be arguementative but following manufacturer directions keeps us out of trouble with home owners. If I try something not recommended and it fails I get the call back and eat the cost. What does 3m say their adhesive is for and compare that to what I gave as a link.