Laying underlayment over an existing flooring.
Underlayment to use when puting ceramic over linolium.
I want to install tile on a floor that has linoleum flooring.
When it comes to installing a new flooring material you sometimes have the option of installing the underlayment for your new floor directly on top.
I wonder if i need to use some type of underlayment.
After the thin layer has dried which should take about 30 minutes use a notched trowel to add a second layer over the first layer taking care to create even ridges over the surface.
Using underlayment will make your new linoleum floor smoother than simply laying new linoleum over the old.
Ceramic tile over linoleum floor.
If the conditions and materials are right however you can avoid this difficult job by installing new flooring over the existing linoleum.
I want to avoid building up the floor too high.
Before any underlayment is put down you ll need to remove the existing layer of linoleum flooring first.
If the test comes back positive for asbestos do not sand the flooring.
It is possible to lay carpet wood ceramic or stone tile rubber or paint over an existing linoleum floor.
If you suspect asbestos send off a small sample to a testing lab for evaluation.
Removing old linoleum is a messy daunting task.