If so, is there anything special you need to do to prep the surface? Thanks.
2007-05-12 07:11:46 · 10 answers · asked by Leslie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
no...it will not last..
2007-05-16 06:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by I AM BACK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can, but it will not last and you'll be re-doing it again right. Pull up the old flooring, and yes it will be a major back-breaking project!
Is the area to be tiled on a concrete slab or a wood frame floor? If the latter you will have to put down a concrete underlayment otherwise the tiles will not bond properly and you won't be happy with the results.
The home shows make tiling a floor seem so easy. It is a good project for skilled do it yourselfers but know your limitations before starting any project.
2007-05-12 14:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by tropicalturbodave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The preferred and customary method is to remove the old flooring. However, if you are set on not removing the flooring, then and underlayment such as luan NEEDS to be laid, glued and screwed into place. Nails/staples will move over time, and be sure the screws are long enough to bond the underlayment into the sub-floor.
Be mindful that the more layers you add to your floor, the more stress you place on the floor joists (if applicable). To reduce the weight, if it's a concern, is to install a floating ceramic floor. This is done with a plastic grid pattern that is secured to your sub-floor and then your ceramic tiles snap into place. The grid pattern ensures exact spacing to produce even grout lines throughout your floor. Once installed, you can grout your finished product as usual. Just ensure your sub floor is sound/secure and the plastic grids are available in various sizes for your different size tiles.
2007-05-16 09:07:13 · answer #3 · answered by cnichol_t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The linoleum is soft and will allow the tile to move. This will cause breaks in the tile and the grout joints. I would not advise it.
2007-05-12 14:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personnelly I don't like to do it but if the linoleum is still well stuck you can use an acrylic based mortar and it will stick fine.8 yrs tile installer
2007-05-14 22:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by Amy m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only three words you need to know when installing a tile floor . Concrete , Concrete , Concrete . NOT linoleum .
2007-05-12 21:10:43 · answer #6 · answered by bigfred1954 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the linoleum is well attached you could, first put down a subfloor (luan plywood or eqiuv,) stapled down well.
then concrete backer board or tile backer thinset to the luan.
Then tile.
Do not skip any steps, you will regret it.
It's easier to do it right once, then to have to do it twice because you took a shortcut.
2007-05-12 14:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure you need to take up the linoleum first .
2007-05-12 14:19:01 · answer #8 · answered by content2stitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can but you won't like the end result. i would suggest tearing up the linoleum.
2007-05-12 17:33:07 · answer #9 · answered by togobackintime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously tearing it up is preferable, but if you must lay Hardi-backer down with rock-tite fasteners and you will be fine.
2007-05-12 17:00:19 · answer #10 · answered by Cam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋