2006-07-12 09:08:38 · 9 answers · asked by darius b 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
That depends, do you want it to look good and last or do you just want to get it over with? I'd remove the old vinyl floor and prep your floor for the new tile.
2006-07-12 09:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best would be to put an underlayment down such as 1/4 inch a/c plywood. if you dont want that you can lay them over existing vinyl it must be clean, smooth dry and solid. no curling edges etc. do not rip up the existing vinyl it will give you a bigger mess and no advantages it may also be bad for your health. DO NOT USE MORE ADHESIVE the adhesive on the back of the tile is the best you can get thats why it stays tacky. adding adhesive will make them slide as opposed to making them stick. to install the underlayment you use 1 1/4 exterior screws and patch the seems and screw heads. if the tile is a thicker one you do not have to worry about the pattern of your vinyl coming through.
2006-07-12 10:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by rmisbach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband has done this before. If the vinyl floor seems to be solidly in place, clean it well before you lay down the new flooring. He learned from experience that you have to buy extra adhesive, don't just use the adhesive on the tile because it won't stick well enough and the tile will move. Good luck!
2006-07-13 00:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by Momof2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the old vinyl
2006-07-12 09:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by bunja2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the old. The texture of the old floor will show thru.
2006-07-12 09:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by waterfowlwidowmaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u can, but make sure that it is thouroughly cleaned and dried. also its a good idea to use an adhesive anyway
2006-07-12 09:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by mschoclat01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but.......if the old vinyl is solid guled down yes, if the old vinyl is only area glued down then take it up.....
lic. gen. contractor
2006-07-12 10:02:04 · answer #7 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm to lame to know the answer good luck with that
ps thanx for the two points
2006-07-12 09:28:08 · answer #8 · answered by winstonsullivan1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be smart to do that. You'll get bubbles if you don't.
2006-07-12 09:10:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋