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Showerthought: I started using a cheap paint roller to spread adhesive and it's a total game changer for large vinyl plank jobs
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the_riley6mo ago
Oh man, that's brilliant! I used a putty knife for my whole kitchen floor and my wrist was killing me for days. That roller idea would have saved me so much trouble.
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fiona_sullivan296mo ago
My uncle does tile work and he swears by those paint rollers with the thick nap. He said it spreads the adhesive way more even than a trowel. He did his whole bathroom floor in half the time. Makes sense why your wrist hurt after using a putty knife.
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taylor_fox5mo ago
Fiona, I hear you, but I've got to disagree with that paint roller idea. I've been doing tile work for a long time, and that thick nap roller is a gamble. It pushes the adhesive into the joints and leaves thin spots. You'll end up with hollow tiles that crack later.
@the_riley I know your wrist hurt, but you don't get good coverage from a roller. It's not like paint where you want a smooth coat. With a notched trowel you can actually see the ridges and control how much adhesive you're putting down. A roller just gives you a false sense of speed.
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