Can I install ceramic tile over vinyl?
There is no one answer as to whether or not you can install ceramic tile over your vinyl floor. Your chances of having a long-lasting new floor will depend on what is under the vinyl. There may also be instances when removing the vinyl is impracticable, such as vinyl flooring containing asbestos, which is best not disturbed.Tile Over Vinyl is ProblematicOne of the potential problems of putting ceramic tile over vinyl is that the substrate for vinyl flooring is often plywood, particle board or other wood product. Wood will naturally expand and contract with time, and since ceramic tile does not, this can cause problems in the floor such as buckling or peaking. If you do have wood underneath the vinyl and want to go ahead, it is best to have a double course of plywood with proper spacing between the plywood sheets to accommodate for the expansion and contraction of the wood. The plywood should be 1-1/8-inch thick, exterior grade installed over floor joists spaced a maximum of 16″ on cent
