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Can ceramic tile be installed on (a) wood or (b)vinyl tile or linoleum?

April 26, 2017ceramic tile installed linoleum tile vinyl wood

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Can ceramic tile be installed on (a) wood or (b)vinyl tile or linoleum?

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(a) Yes, however the only acceptable wood subfloor is exterior grade plywood. Other types of wood flooring such as hardwood, parquet or particle board are not acceptable.`(b) Yes, tile can be installed on vinyl or linoleum but they must be well bonded and properly prepared. Ceramic tile should never be installed on cushioned vinyl.