This isn t possible with every flooring material but it s often possible to install ceramic porcelain or stone tile over resilient flooring including standard sheet vinyl vinyl tile or linoleum.
How to install vinyl flooring over ceramic tile.
Before you can start installing vinyl over the top of ceramic tile you must prepare the room.
So where feasible it makes sense to install the new flooring directly over the old without removing the old flooring.
To install vinyl flooring over ceramic tiling check out the guide that follows.
Next if the tile s joints are deep you ll want regrout them to bring them flush with the tile so that the lines won t telegraph show through the vinyl floor.
Vinyl flooring offers a durable beautiful alternative to other flooring types and it s easy to install over a variety of subfloors.
Here are the step by step instructions for installing them yourself.
The main caveat is that all vinyl formats call for a smooth subfloor including sheet vinyl vinyl tile and luxury vinyl planks and tiles.
Over time the vinyl will sink or be pressed down into the contour of these depressions telescoping the grout joints from the ceramic tile installation all the way up through the vinyl tiles.
Step 1 prepare the room.