How can I cover my linoleum floor with tile?
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The linoleum is glued to the floor. I was thinking if I could sand it down, maybe I could put tile on top of it.
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Here is one post that says you can't put tile over linoleum. Here is anther post that also says the same thing. What about pulling up the linoleum and applying tile to the subfloor?
I tiled my daughters bathroom floor in her home. The vinyl was adhered to the floor and would be impossible to remove but was in great condition. Cement board would raise the floor too much with the tile. I just cleaned the floor well. Lightly sanded to remove any gloss. Cleaned the floor again very well. Applied thinset on the floor with a grooved trowel. I also buttered the back of each tile to create a suction and good bond to the floor.
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/need-remove-linoleum-before-laying-tile-66961.html
https://www.hunker.com/12163518/how-to-install-ceramic-floor-tile-over-linoleum
In regards to removing linoleum: If you go that route, be aware that if the lino was put down before 1978 or thereabouts, you could be disturbing asbestos by removing it. This is not, in my professional (retired int. designer) opinion a DIY job. Hire a mitigating company to remove it. If you do not disturb it, it is fine to be there! Just go over it with appropriate material.
Nope, you really need to remove the old flooring first, sorry. Tile won’t adhere properly and if the linoleum fails, the tile will fail too, costing you way more.
Hello there,
Try sticking Tile Covers or Painting it if you really can't or don't want to pull it up! You could always do a Stencil on top off course.........