I installed Armstrong urethane tiles on my kitchen floor a couple of years ago. I have several joints where dirt accumulates, some in traffic areas and some where there is no traffic at all. At these joints there seems to be a sticky substance on the surface of the tiles that captures dirt. I use Goo Gone to remove the substance and the dirt but at these joints it always seems to reappear. What is weird is that only a portion of a joint line is affected (about 3-4 inches) and adjacent tile joints do not have this problem. I would appreciate any ideas you may have about what the cause and cure of this problem might be. Thanks!
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I'd call Armstrongs tech #
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Floor adhesive is coming up.
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Would the adhesive come up even though the floor has been down since 8/00?
Oddly enough, yes it could. Would be even more pronounced in the heating season, just above an area that ductwork runs under, or maybe in the draft area of a register. Am thinking maybe the wrong knotched trowel was used, leaving too much adhesive to start off with. Best of luck.
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Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
Edited 3/13/2003 8:27:39 PM ET by calvin