Tile Over Linoleum Glue

Often when linoleum is installed only the edges and center are spot glued.

Tile over linoleum glue.

Linoleum over wood sub floor. Dry fit a layer of concrete backer board over the floor. 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. The most common complaint we read about tiling over linoleum was that the tiles wouldn t stay in place because of the slick surface.

New tile should not be laid directly on top of the old linoleum unless the linoleum is well adhered to a cement subfloor. 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. You should be able to lay tile or marble over the linoleum. Tile needs a firm hard inflexible substrate.

Once all of the tiles were laid we let them dry for at least 24 hours. Dust left on the floor damages the vinyl and releases the chemicals in it. Leave 1 4 inch gap between the sheets and the wall and a. Portions of the linoleum floor can come up at any time.

Sweep the floor to remove settled dust debris or other objects. Many times this was because the tile adhesive was not given enough time to dry. More tips for tiling over linoleum.