Lay Floor Tile Over Linoleum

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Lay floor tile over linoleum.

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Often when linoleum is installed only the edges and center are spot glued. Maintain that angle and connect the next tile to its right hand groove coming in at a second angle. Hold the first tile at a slight angle to the floor as shown and insert its top tongue into the bottom groove of its counterpart in the first course. Well the short answer is yes you can tile over linoleum flooring.

Hold two spacers against the wall and then slide the loose tile until it touches them. Mark the tile where. Measure tiles for the perimeter of the row by laying a tile on top of the installed tiles. You should be able to lay tile or marble over the linoleum.

Portions of the linoleum floor can come up at any time. However if you can t remove the old surface or otherwise decide to install over it lay a backer board with thin set over the old surface to serve as your new subfloor material. Inspect the linoleum well. Before you begin installing a floating vinyl floor over ceramic tile completely clean the old tile.

Clean the linoleum well. Any damage to your tile including cracks or jutting pieces will show through your new linoleum. After the thin layer has dried which should take about 30 minutes use a notched trowel to add a second layer over the first layer taking care to create even ridges over the surface. As with laying tile over vinyl as long as the subfloor and joists provide a firm foundation the linoleum is well glued down in good shape and clean.

Before you start laying tiles over an old linoleum floor there are a few things that you need to know. Sheet linoleum floors and tiles that were made before 1990 often contain asbestos which is a known cancer causing agent. Remove any built up wax or dirt that may interfere with the bond of the new tiles to the old. Installing ceramic tile over vinyl or linoleum surfaces can be more complicated than expected and probably should be avoided whenever possible.