Can you put vinyl on top of tile?

Answer 1

No this is not advisable, As the tile has lines called grout lines, they are indented as is most of the tiles you buy. Then to ad the adhesive of the vinyl and then the vinyl you will have air trapped which will cause the vinyl to move , rip, and you wont like this either. It has to laid atop a clean dry dust and partical free area, as one tiny rock or nail head popping up can cause this to hole and tear.

However you can apply Vinyl Tile Atop of Tile flooring as long as you make sure to level the floor. The two (bottom & top) tiles must be even and level for this to happen, see my insert for this:

Inspect the ceramic tile for any loosened or damaged tiles. Repair small cracks or chips with liquid epoxy. Remove any severely damaged pieces and fill the gaps with liquid cement or mortar. Use only enough cement or mortar to bring the section even with the rest of the tiles; you must maintain a flat surface.

• 2

Mix grout and water as instructed with your specific product; different products will require different mixtures of each. Use a grout trowel to add grout to the joints between the ceramic tiles, until they are completely even with the tile surfaces. Wipe any excess grout from the joints or the tiles with paper towels. Adding grout to the joints will give you a completely flat surface.

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• 3

Install an underlayment if directed by your chosen vinyl product. Some vinyl tiles are designed to adhere directly to the old floor, while others will require a layer of plywood or other underlayment to control moisture and possible expansion or contraction.

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Sweep the floor clean to remove any dust or dirt from grouting or installing the underlayment. Any dirt or dust left on the surface can ruin the way the new tiles adhere to the surface.

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Lay vinyl tiles, beginning in the center of the floor and working your way out. If you are working in a large area, you may benefit from breaking the area into quadrants and working one section at a time.

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Pull away the wax paper backing of self-adhesive tiles and carefully lay the tile in place, rubbing firmly across the surface to encourage the adhesive to stick. If you are working with tiles that do not self-stick, use a trowel to spread a thin, even layer of adhesive on the ceramic or underlayment and press the tiles in to place.

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Cut tiles to size using a vinyl tile cutter to make tiles fit around vents or against the wall. Continue to install tile until the entire floor is covered.

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Roll the entire floor surface with a baker's roller to ensure that all areas stick equally.

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Allow the adhesive to dry for at least five days before washing, so that the glue has enough time to dry.