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Post by nccamper on Oct 14, 2014 15:36:38 GMT -8
The ones I like seem too large at 12x12. Anybody have a good online source for tiles the original size and style? This is close to what's in our Shasta. The bottom photo is the tile in another Shasta blog I found online.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Oct 14, 2014 17:11:14 GMT -8
So like the picture says that tile is Congoleum, link you'll probably need to contact them to see who in your area sells it Azrock is another company that has a similar product. as far as getting a 9x9 VCT tile you'll have to cut them down, I just cut down over 200 for my trailer, I used a table saw with a very square blade!
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Post by nccamper on Oct 14, 2014 17:43:34 GMT -8
A table saw? No kidding?
Did the seams line up close?
I wonder if any company makes an 8x8 these days.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Oct 14, 2014 17:46:36 GMT -8
A table saw? No kidding? Did the seams line up close? I wonder if any company makes an 8x8 these days. Nope not kidding, but you need a saw with a good fence and a sharp combo blade. They line up just fine, in fact it's a better cut then the factory. 12x12 and 12x24 are the only size available from what I found.
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 16, 2014 20:33:34 GMT -8
Yep I'm going 9x9 in the 59.... I'm using Armstrong tile. We have a thread on all this somewhere. There are a few different ways of cutting the tiles and they were all discussed in that thread. Vikx? Can you help?
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Post by vikx on Oct 16, 2014 20:46:09 GMT -8
I believe it's in the Interior Repair Section with FLOOR or FLOORING in the title...
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Post by nccamper on Oct 17, 2014 8:15:31 GMT -8
Thanks for the lead to the tread. I'll check it out.
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Post by shastajeff on Oct 18, 2014 15:29:18 GMT -8
I found a bunch of tile like this at the Habitat for Humanity Restore in various colors. Think I'll go back and see if I can buy it all for a little better price. I think they wanted $1 a tile.
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Post by SusieQ on Oct 18, 2014 15:44:02 GMT -8
Check out Armstrong Excelon VCT. Lots of colors and the pattern goes all the way through the tile.
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Post by universalexports on Oct 18, 2014 18:33:18 GMT -8
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Post by nccamper on Oct 19, 2014 4:46:05 GMT -8
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Post by nccamper on Oct 19, 2014 4:48:08 GMT -8
Check out Armstrong Excelon VCT. Lots of colors and the pattern goes all the way through the tile. Names of suppliers. Just what I'm looking for. you would think somebody would still be making 9x9 to jump on the retro bandwagon. O'well...
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Post by SusieQ on Oct 19, 2014 6:08:17 GMT -8
The reason there are no 9x9's is because most 9x9's contained asbestos and most 12x12 didn't. The industry dropped the 9x9 as a standard so modern tiles would not be mistaken for asbestos. (I didn't make this up.)
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Post by dwntwnbrn on Oct 22, 2014 7:27:03 GMT -8
I am new to the forum. Just now beginning to tackle my 1960 Shasta Deluxe. I just bought Armstrong vinyl tile from Home Depot online and they deliver free to your store. They also have it at Lowe's online and do the same thing. I used this in red and white for my 1955 Dalton and it came out great. They are 12"x12" and about 1/8 thick and need glue. I won't say it was easy but well worthi it.
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 22, 2014 14:17:22 GMT -8
I use Armstrong Excelon tiles exclusively and offer free videos on how to install it. Just remember to READ the instructions on the glue. You need to let it dry until it is clear before you start to put the tile down. It's also a really good idea to draw a layout for your tiles on the floor in pencil. It will show through once the glue dries and this way you can center your tiles to fit your particular needs. This process is really not that hard if you know the tricks of the trade. My first time came out perfect and only took less than a day for a complete trailer floor.
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