have 1 linoleum floor over wood sub flooring can I install ceramic over that without removing it
2006-10-15 06:27:00 · 8 answers · asked by tinker 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No, you need to up that stuff up, scrap and oh what fun...I did mine a few months ago...
2006-10-15 06:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely can install tile over linoleum, provide certain conditions exist. The present linoleum should be in good condition (not loose, etc) and only one layer. I've done this several times, and have always gotten great results. First you should thoroughly clean the surface to allow good adhesion for the tile mastic. Then you can start tiling as you would if there was no linoleum. Be aware of the added height for door clearance, and ensure enough clearance to enable you to remove or replace appliances provided you only tile up to the edge of the appliance. (For example, if you have a dishwasher under the cabinet and you tile up to the edge of the appliance, if you had to remove the appliance, you'd have to have the clearance to slightly raise the appliance to pull it out from under the cabinet). It's best to pull the appliances out and tile under if possible. Check the appliances to see if the have height adjusting screws on the bottom. Then you only have to lower the height to allow for the additional tile height.
Two layers of linoleum would result in just too much cushioning. When weight is put on the new tile (heavy furniture, or even walking), the linoleum underneath would probably compress enough to crack the grout , if not crack some of the tiles themselves. But with only a single layer of tile, it should be flat enough with no compression to cause any cracking. It's been five years since I tiled. Not one crack.....
2006-10-15 14:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Linoleum is really pretty easy to remove. If you are going to lay the tile yourself, that is going to be one of the easiest steps!
2006-10-17 10:53:51 · answer #3 · answered by jason_beloncik 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard that you can, but I wouldn't think its a smart idea, the linoleum could crack and ultimately lift the ceramic and that would be more of a nightmare than if you just pulled it up....
2006-10-15 13:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by nsparky1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it will never look right nor will it hold the linoleum needs to be taken up first.
2006-10-19 11:03:49 · answer #5 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, simply buy the proper base material to pour over the entire floor and tile...
2006-10-15 15:15:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove old floor. length x width divide by 2
2006-10-15 18:18:39 · answer #7 · answered by Wart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you have some money and time you want to throw away.
Better to send it to me, so I can buy some more beer
2006-10-15 15:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋