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 Monday, October 6, 2008
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No-stick Peel-and-Stick Tile

It's Christmas Eve and you're still cleaning house, and there's one peel-and-stick tile that won't stay down. Don't panic or fret or get upset. Here's how to make no-stick tiles lay perfectly flat, and stay where they're at. It's an easy fix from our bag of tricks. From deep within the Carey brothers? vault of simple trouble and stress-enders, we solve a rather pesky holiday dilemma. When a peel-and-stick floor tile won't stay stuck, use a hair dryer to loosen the entire tile; then remove it and clean off any clingy debris. Also, clean out any debris in the open area. Then, heat up the entire back of the tile. This will reactivate the faulty adhesive. Heat the open space where it will go; carefully put it in place and weight it down with books or any heavy object until it is firmly set.

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