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Posted by coop (Member # 504) on :

Hi all,

I've got a job where I need to paint a 4'x4' two color graphic on a tile floor. I will be cutting a mask and then rolling the paint.

The floor is a vinyl composition commercial tile. I thought that vinyl ink would be the way to go, but a supplier recommended urethane paint. What would you use?

Any other tips/tricks/hints you could share about this type of job?

Thanks a Million!

Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :

First off David I work on these tile floors all the time at the school board.New tile has sealer and if the people have waxed this must be scrubed off in order to paint.If you are useing inks they are easy to reseal because they will absorb easier.Urathane paints will ware faster.Hope this helps.

Posted by coop (Member # 504) on :

Thanks Randy,

What do you use to take off the sealer?

And you think vinyl inks will be durable?

I really appreciate any and all advice!

Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :

Hiya COOP! Long time ... no see [Smile]

(Since Fred's Meet)

I can't quote you brand names of products, cause they different "down-under", but to prepare the tiles, ... clean them down with a "vinyl-prep-wash" first. Thin the vinyl ink out with lacquor thinners which will cut thru everything. A second coat ink will bring up a gloss. This is quite durable ... but if you want to go the 'whole-hog" bang on a two pack clear over it.

Cheers Mate .. see yer at Fred's NEXT YEAR [Smile]

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