Thermoplastic Tiles Under Carpet

Common types of asbestos floor tiles and asbestos containing sheet flooring thermoplastic floor tiles.

Thermoplastic tiles under carpet.

I m assuming that there s no problem putting laminate over thermoplastic tiles. They may be red green blue yellow or black. Hills and valleys can be felt anywhere they present under laminate flooring. Peel stick assorted carpet tiles backed with commercial grade peel stick adhesive making an easy do it yourself project.

Versatile assorted commercial pattern 24 in. I understand that it is possible to tile over thermoplastic tiles with the right adhesive. Thermoplastic floor tiles thermoplastic floor tiles are still very commonly found in 1930 s and later properties. The thermoplastic tiles are in very good shape.

The remedy is to level the floor with leveling compound just as you would level any subfloor. These used to be advertised with the wonderful slogan marleytile. When installed properly carpet tile flooring can last up to eight years or even longer if you choose to replace individual tiles as needed. These are often in multi coloured combinations.

I m still tempted to remove the thermoplastic tiles if for no other reason than to increase the roof height. As detailed above thermoplastic floor tiles can be very brittle. Peel stick assorted durable 24 in. One manufacturer marley in the 1940 s and 1950 s offered over 20 different colours.

Previous owners had carpet in the living room and laminate flooring in hall kitchen and wc. They work as wall to wall carpeting or as an area rug and the carpet squares can be replaced individually as needed rather than needing to replace the entire carpet. I understand marley tiles can be left buried under new flooring but i don t know how to level the floor. They are usually adhered to the floor with a black asbestos containing adhesive.

Whilst they remain well adhered to the floor and in one piece they will last for decades. This is a great and inexpensive way to cover unfinished floors basements garages and more. Mix the compound into flowable consistency pour it on the tiles and let it seek its own level giving it a little help with a screed and a concrete float. I want to put laminate flooring throughout but the living room floor is not level 16mm drop from one side to the other.