I have spoken with a few different alleged 'experts,' and they've all convinced me cork would be fine in the basement, assuming it's waterproof. I have an existing vinyl tile layer that's down, and it potentially has asbestos. What are my options for laying cork tile? I would obviously like to avoid having to remove the existing floor and stir up any caustic material.
Another issue, assuming I can leave the existing floor, is there are a few places where the tiles have popped up. I was planning on using leveling compound to fill in the low spots.
So my questions are...
1) Would gluing the tiles to the existing floor be an option?
2) If not, can I find an underlayment to put overtop the existing floor or does it all have to go?
and
3) What type of adhesive would be best for the situation that I need?
The tiles that I'm planning on laying are below...
http://www.builddirect.com/cork-flooring/-vinho/productdisplay_9089_p1_10084479.aspx
Thanks for your help.
Another issue, assuming I can leave the existing floor, is there are a few places where the tiles have popped up. I was planning on using leveling compound to fill in the low spots.
So my questions are...
1) Would gluing the tiles to the existing floor be an option?
2) If not, can I find an underlayment to put overtop the existing floor or does it all have to go?
and
3) What type of adhesive would be best for the situation that I need?
The tiles that I'm planning on laying are below...
http://www.builddirect.com/cork-flooring/-vinho/productdisplay_9089_p1_10084479.aspx
Thanks for your help.