Installing Tile over Linoleum is possible with proper Site Preparation
By Mark J. Donovan
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Several years ago I needed to make some improvements in my Bathroom, including replacing the linoleum flooring with ceramic tile.
Originally my wife had suggested the idea of installing ceramic tile in the bathroom, however, I was concerned on having to install an underlayment (such as 1/4″ plywood) as well as the ceramic tile. Trying to cut all the jogs around the cabinet, closet, toilet and tub would have been extremely difficult. |
In addition, I was concerned about raising the bathroom floor 1/2 inch in height.
After a little investigation, I found to my surprise that laying tile over linoleum is possible.
It turns out that installing ceramic tile over Linoleum, as long as you prepare the Linoleum floor first, and as long as the subfloor underneath the linoleum is stable.
| Preparing Site for Laying Tile over Linoleum
To prepare laying tile over linoleum you first need to sink 1″ to 1.5″ screws or ring nails about 6 inches apart into the Linoleum to stabilize the surface for the tile. Nails should be on 6″ centers from one another. Installing Tile over Linoleum Once you have sunk in the screws / nails into the linoleum you are ready to lay tile over linoleum. |
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To do so, use a standard mastic to secure the ceramic tile to the linoleum. Its that simple and my ceramic tile floor has stood the test of time. To date I have had no problems with loose or cracking tiles or grout.
For information on installing a shower pan membrane liner for a ceramic tile shower, see the Shower Pan Membrane Liner Installation Ebook from HomeAdditionPlus.com. The Shower Pan Membrane Liner EBook will quickly teach you the step-by-step process for installing the shower pan membrane liner correctly. It includes instructions on framing the shower stall, pouring the pre-slope and shower base mortar, and installing the shower pan membrane liner.
See HomeAdditionPlus.com’s Ceramic Tile Calculator
See my “How to Tile a Custom Ceramic Tile Shower” Ebook to learn how to tile your own shower: For a detailed set of instructions on tiling a shower floor and walls, including pictures for every step in the process, see my “How to Tile Custom Ceramic Tile Shower Ebook”.
Related Information on Laying Tile over Linoleum Flooring
- How to Install Outdoor Tile
- Setting Bathroom Floor Tile
- Linoleum vs Tile Bathroom Flooring
- How to Tile over Vinyl Flooring
Additional Ceramic Tile Resources from Amazon.com
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