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Can we fit Karndean on a Ceramic Tile Floor?

🔧 Priming Process with Red Carpets’ Yellow P141 Primer:

Before fitting Karndean flooring over a ceramic tile floor, Red Carpets employs a meticulous priming process to ensure optimal adhesion. The key to success lies in the use of the specialized Yellow P141 Primer, uniquely formulated for non-porous surfaces like ceramic tiles.

Steps:

1. Surface Inspection: Thoroughly examine the ceramic tile floor for any imperfections, cracks, or irregularities. Ensure that the surface is clean, dry, and free from any contaminants.

2. Application of Yellow P141 Primer:

  • Begin by stirring the primer to ensure an even consistency.
  • Use a suitable brush or roller to apply the primer evenly across the ceramic tile surface.
  • The P141 Primer boasts added grit, enhancing its ability to create a secure bond with the non-porous ceramic tiles.

3. Drying Time:

  • Allow ample drying time as per the manufacturer’s recommendations, which is around an hour (weather dependent). This step is crucial to ensure that the primer forms a solid foundation for the subsequent screeding process.

 

🚧 Screeding Process for Karndean Flooring:

Once the priming is complete and the ceramic tile floor is prepped, Red Carpets proceeds with the screeding process to create the ideal smooth substrate for Karndean flooring installation. Want to know why we screed – see our other blog post: Why do we screed?

Steps:

1. Mixing the Screed:

  • Prepare the screed mixture according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Consistency is key, so follow the recommended liquid-to-screed ratio diligently.

2. Application of Screed:

  • Begin pouring the screed mixture onto the primed ceramic tile floor.
  • Use a straightedge or screed board to spread the mixture evenly across the surface, working out the air bubbles with a pin roller to methodically achieve a smooth finish.

3. Drying and Curing:

  • Allow the screed to dry and cure for the recommended time, ensuring a robust and stable foundation for the Karndean flooring.

4. Quality Check:

  • Perform a final inspection to guarantee that the screed is free from imperfections and meets the required standards for the Karndean installation.