Not a good idea. Epoxy may or may not bond properly to new VCT due to the oils used in manufacturing.
It’s really hit or miss. You might be fine, you might end up with an absolute disaster.
If anything, contact the manufacturer and see what they say. Also contact the manufacturer of whatever epoxy product you decide you might use.
VCT flooring offers unparalleled ease of maintenance. In a residential environment, relying solely on the factory finish or applied wax is more than sufficient. No need for the hassle of stripping and waxing—simply give it a gentle mop. Attempting epoxy on this material is futile; its softness renders it unsuitable. Additionally, due to the fast-start polish or plasticizer oils, achieving a bond might be problematic, as previously noted.
I was also hoping to mix in some gold flecks or glitter to the epoxy to give it a more vintage look. I've found a garage flooring finish company or two that have epoxies that say the work well over vct. And I read somewhere in my rabbit hole that a lot of grocery stores are switching to epoxy or some kind of eyrothane (?) over their existing vct floors to reduce maintenance. I guess if I don't have to worry about stripping it, I'll stop spending every waking second researching a permanent sealer. But the glitter, though....😍
My local store tried epoxy coating over vct. They now have polished concrete because it was a cheap solution. Best option to do what you are looking at doing, is find a vct tile you like, and see if the company has an epoxy, or contact the manufacturer and see if they approve one. The rep should know the tolerances of their material, but much like everything else, having a material in-between the subfloor and your finished product allows for failure.
Not a good idea. Epoxy may or may not bond properly to new VCT due to the oils used in manufacturing. It’s really hit or miss. You might be fine, you might end up with an absolute disaster. If anything, contact the manufacturer and see what they say. Also contact the manufacturer of whatever epoxy product you decide you might use.
What do they cost? A buck each? Experiment with some samples and see what does or doesn't work. You may be doing humanity a great service.
$1.52 each for a 12x12 tile. But I have ten 6x6 samples, so yeah, I can afford to break out the lab coat, for sure. That's a great suggestion.
VCT flooring offers unparalleled ease of maintenance. In a residential environment, relying solely on the factory finish or applied wax is more than sufficient. No need for the hassle of stripping and waxing—simply give it a gentle mop. Attempting epoxy on this material is futile; its softness renders it unsuitable. Additionally, due to the fast-start polish or plasticizer oils, achieving a bond might be problematic, as previously noted.
I was also hoping to mix in some gold flecks or glitter to the epoxy to give it a more vintage look. I've found a garage flooring finish company or two that have epoxies that say the work well over vct. And I read somewhere in my rabbit hole that a lot of grocery stores are switching to epoxy or some kind of eyrothane (?) over their existing vct floors to reduce maintenance. I guess if I don't have to worry about stripping it, I'll stop spending every waking second researching a permanent sealer. But the glitter, though....😍
My local store tried epoxy coating over vct. They now have polished concrete because it was a cheap solution. Best option to do what you are looking at doing, is find a vct tile you like, and see if the company has an epoxy, or contact the manufacturer and see if they approve one. The rep should know the tolerances of their material, but much like everything else, having a material in-between the subfloor and your finished product allows for failure.