Tile Over Linoleum Glue

Linoleum over wood sub floor.

Tile over linoleum glue.

Sweep the floor to remove settled dust debris or other objects. After the thin layer has dried which should take about 30 minutes use a notched trowel to add a second layer over the first layer taking care to create even ridges over the surface. Dry fit a layer of concrete backer board over the floor. If your linoleum is.

As with laying tile over vinyl as long as the subfloor and joists provide a firm foundation the linoleum is well glued down in good shape and clean. 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. Once all of the tiles were laid we let them dry for at least 24 hours. Leave 1 4 inch gap between the sheets and the wall and a.

The most common complaint we read about tiling over linoleum was that the tiles wouldn t stay in place because of the slick surface. Make a tighter floor so that your tiles will lay flat by fastening with 1 rust proof screws or nails roughly every six inches on the linoleum flooring. Often when linoleum is installed only the edges and center are spot glued. New tile should not be laid directly on top of the old linoleum unless the linoleum is well adhered to a cement subfloor.

Dust left on the floor damages the vinyl and releases the chemicals in it. More tips for tiling over linoleum. You should be able to lay tile or marble over the linoleum.