Peel and stick tiles will stick to painted concrete or wood if the surface is clean but they will not adhere to any type of wax.
Peel and stick tile on painted concrete.
Ursula carmona of home made by carmona is an avid diyer with a sharp eye for attractive decor.
As long as the surface is smooth go ahead with the vinyl tiles.
She used peel and stick vinyl floor tiles in her basement makeover turning the space into an attractive space for crafting and spending time with her kids.
Peel and stick tiles are a great option for basement flooring.
But remember that any small bumps or cracks in the floor will show.
Cover the concrete with 1 4 inch plywood and secure it with 1 1 4 inch underlayment nails.
A viewer asks if she can put peel and stick tiles on a painted concrete floor or whether she has to build a sub floor if the paint is intact that means that there is no moisture problem pushing up from below and that the paint will work as a primer for the glue.
The tiles will adhere more readily to plywood than to concrete.
Repair any gaps cracks or holes in the existing floor by cutting.