How Do You Install Porcelain Tile Over Linoleum?
Many homes contain old, linoleum tile, which can make a floor appear dated. Sometimes this old linoleum tile contains asbestos, which makes it impossible for the homeowner to pull up easily. Or the old linoleum is so well adhered to its substrate that removing it is a much bigger job than a homeowner wants to tackle. In either of these cases, it is possible to lay new, porcelain tiles over the old linoleum and give the floor a fresh, new look. Examine the linoleum. Look for curling corners, loose tiles or missing tiles. The porcelain tiles will need to adhere to the old tiles, which must in turn be adhered to the substrate to give the new tiles stability. If the old tiles are loose or curling, the tile job will fail. Measure beneath doorways, at thresholds and under cabinets to determine how thick the new tile can be. Tiling over an old floor essentially doubles the thickness of the floor, so make sure that doors can still swing shut and thresholds still have clearance even with an add
