2006-09-16 05:26:49 · 13 answers · asked by p.j. 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You could if you just want it to last a short while.To do it the correct way would be to pull up the vinyl first.It really isn't that hard.Just some elbow grease and a little cleaning of the concrete and you're ready.You'll be glad you did it right the first time .That tile will be there long after your gone.Trust me.good luck!
2006-09-16 05:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by robosscat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can I put ceramic tile on an existing linoleom floor without removing (slab on grade)?
there is only one sheet of linoleom on the floor. If I can do this is there a special adhesive aside from the mortar base that I need to use?
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floor scraper (home depot) = $40
rented heat gun (home depot) = $20
Hours of scraping vinyl off concrete = $ 0
doing the job right = priceless
do it the first time right, and you will be so much happier in the long run
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2006-09-16 08:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by miked1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no matter how thin or well set the vinyl tile is, it will flex and your ceramic tile will come loose. Best to peel up all the vinyl and affix it to the concrete. If it is on a wooden subfloor it is probably best to put down thick plywood underlayment to help negate flexing. (Wood subflooring will need a different type of mastic.)
2006-09-16 05:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by Albannach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every tile person will say no - but I have heard of it being done with vinyl flooring that is very well adhered to the subfloor. You can also just put backerboard right over the vinyl flooring and take it from there.
The best possible tile site online is www.johnbridge.com - read through their forums. Great information.
2006-09-16 05:33:56 · answer #4 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the vinyl tile is extremely tough to remove, then it will hold. But if it were my house, I'd go the extra effort to remove the vinyl tiles first. You can rent a tile scraping tool at some tool rental places which is a big stiff razor blade on a handle. It will make removing the tile easier by far.
2006-09-16 05:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by William E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,,,, the tile will eventually pull up the vinyl tiles. You have to remove all the old flooring, clean the surface. Then you can apply the new flooring.
2006-09-16 05:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can, but the simpilst answer is this. Your new floor will only last as long as what it's being installed on. If it was wood subfloor you could go right over it with backerboard. But since it's a concrete subfloor, I recommend taking it up.
2006-09-16 11:24:00 · answer #7 · answered by Blondye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommended it.Concrete is the best thing to put ceramic tiles on. Anything in between will weaken the bond.
2006-09-16 05:46:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you must remove the existing vinyl first if your floor is uneven visit your local builders merchant and purchase some cempolay,excellent product and easy to use.
2006-09-16 05:36:03 · answer #9 · answered by barrie s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you should remove the tiles first to get good adhestion.
2006-09-16 05:48:06 · answer #10 · answered by teddybear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋