Vinyl Tile Over Linoleum Paper

Make a tighter floor so that your tiles will lay flat by fastening with 1 rust proof screws or nails roughly every six inches on the linoleum flooring.

Vinyl tile over linoleum paper.

Since you have already removed most of the vinyl i would not worry too much about some left behind backer. So where feasible it makes sense to install the new flooring directly over the old without removing the old flooring. This isn t possible with every flooring material but it s often possible to install ceramic porcelain or stone tile over resilient flooring including standard sheet vinyl vinyl tile or linoleum. Get as much off as you can and don t leave any loose paper.

Remove any built up wax or dirt that may interfere with the bond of the new tiles to the old. Vinyl floor tile is synthetic linoleum and is celebrated for being inexpensive waterproof durable and stain resistant. When you re ready to install tile over linoleum a thin layer of mortar should be spread over the floor s surface with a flat edged trowel. Portions of the linoleum floor can come up at any time.

Often when linoleum is installed only the edges and center are spot glued. Next if the tile s joints are deep you ll want regrout them to bring them flush with the tile so that the lines won t telegraph show through the vinyl floor. Other than that if it is stuck good go ahead and tile over it. How to install vinyl floors over linoleum 1.

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. Inspect the linoleum well. 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. Vinyl also offers a variety of stylish looks and can be a great way to elevate the aesthetic of a room while keeping renovation costs low.

Your new tile job is only as good as the old one so make sure there are no loose corners. Once the tile is leveled off your next step is to remove the toilet so that the floor can be laid under it not cut around it. Clean the linoleum well.