How Do You Install Ceramic Tile Over Vinyl?
One of the problems with having vinyl floors is that they can peel easily. In addition, they accumulate dirt easily and stained vinyl floors can be difficult to clean. Adding a ceramic tile floor over vinyl can be tricky, but in general it is worth it, as the ceramic tile will be easier to clean and more aesthetically pleasing. Lay down backer board. In general, you cannot install ceramic tile directly over vinyl. If you are unable to remove the vinyl flooring, you should lay down concrete “backer board” (a surface sold and optimized for ceramic tile) over the vinyl, making sure to apply thin-set concrete adhesive under the backer board before laying it down. Measure the space to be tiled. This will give you a rough idea of how much ceramic tile you will need, as well as how much tile adhesive you will use. Purchase the tile. Purchase enough tile to cover the area to be tiled, as well as an extra 10% to cover any tiles that break or need to be cut. Mix up your adhesive. Mix up enough a
