I'm tossing the idea around in my head to pull up our linolium and put down tile. Couple things though ... can't afford any mistakes or huge expenses. I want to see what's under the linolium but can't pull up a vent and look cuz the vents are in the ceiling. I'd have to tile around a fiberglass jacuzzi and stand up shower. Never tiled before and probably won't mess with it if I can't pull it off with just a couple hundred in supplies.
2007-09-09 23:58:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Tile away! I have laid over 2000 sq ft of tile with minimal issues. If your floor is a concrete slab....make sure it is relatively level...if so, nothing must be done. If the house is a pier and beam....then you need to cover the floor with hardibacker to ensure good adhesion of the tile and flatness of the floor. I would suggest you go to a place like Home Depot or Lowes when they are having their in-house classes on tiling and watch how they do it. You will need get a small wet saw for under $100 ( or rent a larger tub saw but expect to have to keep it a few days). DON'T PULL UP YOUR LINOLEUM unless it is torn up already. It will make a good water barrier for you. They have small rubber spacers that look like crosses for spacing your tile and lots of hint and instructions everywhere you look. The cardinal rule is to ensure your first tile...and then your first line of tile is straight...the rest is gravy. After you have placed the tile in the mastic...stay off of it for at least 24 hours or you will break the seal between the tile and mastic and you will end up with a or several tile that ring like crystal when you tap it. Something that makes it a little easier to accept is grout covers many errors. Take your time and you will end up with a beautifully tiles floor.
Good luck,
Z
2007-09-10 00:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ceramic tile is a good idea. If you think about it, if you cut incorrectly when laying vinyl, you have a lot of waste (or an ugly edge). If you miscut a tile, just grab another one. It takes some time to do it nicely, but not a lot of skill. Just tear out down to the subfloor. Make sure the subfloor is in good condition. Lay 1/4" mortar, hardi-backer, tile.
2007-09-10 02:02:40 · answer #2 · answered by Steve Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking ceramic tile, don't bother. Chances are the floor covering is over plywood. You would have to put down a mortar bed, then tile. You would have to make sure the framing could support the weight. Maintenance is much more difficult. the tiles have to be sealed. The grout has to be sealed.
With vinyl flooring, you can wipe it clean with a wet soapy rag.
2007-09-10 00:04:16 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try the click lock laminate that looks like tile, can easily be laid overhte old floor, looks awesome and is warmer and "softer"than ceramic
2007-09-12 15:47:13 · answer #4 · answered by susie vee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋