Installing Ceramic tile over vinyl tile

06-16-2011, 08:37 AM	#1
msrita Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2	Installing Ceramic tile over vinyl tile Can you install ceramic tile over vinyl tile? I have a very small bathroom about 4X4 with vinyl tile over wood upstairs.

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06-16-2011, 08:41 AM	#2
DangerMouse the Musigician     Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 10,404	Installing Ceramic tile over vinyl tile Hi and welcome to the forum. I'm glad to see you found the proper place to ask your question. The pros will be along shortly with helpful answers to your question, although if it were me, I'd remove the vinyl before starting. DM __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. to see some of my original magic tricks and trick boxes!

06-16-2011, 08:57 AM	#3
Bud Cline Tileguy     Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,104	Installing Ceramic tile over vinyl tile Agreed! Installing ceramic tile over any previous floor covering is poo-poohed by the industry. Not that much tile to remove.

06-16-2011, 09:01 AM	#4
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,270	Installing Ceramic tile over vinyl tile I agree----Peal off the old tile and underlayment(usually 1/4" ply wood) and start fresh.--Mike--- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--