How To Lay Tile Over Linoleum Floor
This poses a challenge when installing tiles directly over top of it.
How to lay tile over linoleum floor. Linoleum flooring is similar to vinyl but constructed from natural components. When you re ready to install tile over linoleum a thin layer of mortar should be spread over the floor s surface with a flat edged trowel. So where feasible it makes sense to install the new flooring directly over the old without removing the old flooring. To help you determine if tile can be laid over the linoleum the old floor must be well inspected.
This isn t possible with every flooring material but it s often possible to install ceramic porcelain or stone tile over resilient flooring including standard sheet vinyl vinyl tile or linoleum.