Tile over vinyl flooring?
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If the floor under the vinyl is plywood then just put a layer of 1/4 hardy backer down and tile. Although it’s supposed to be mortared down with a thin layer. I didn’t and it’s been 18 yrs and fine. They have round spaces imprinted on the board for special screws. Lots of screws. But over plywood. But mortar probably won’t stick to vinyl, and and glue down tile…. It would be really unlikely that the long list of gunk on the vinyl would allow for that to stick. You could rent a machine made to scoop up under the vinyl and peel it up. They have one that’s used for glue down carpet.
Well damn. I've got a floor scraper, I guess I'll just put in the work. Whats a good chemical to use for the hard to scrape glue, any suggestions
I was afraid of that answer. Lol
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Why scrape. Good answer was given to avoid it. Lay down 1/4" Durock and tile the floor. Easy Peasy.
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The hardy backer option was easier. Is the floor under the vinyl concrete? You need a backer board anyway on wood. Unless it’s a thickness thing. Half asking it then regretting it later…I get that.
Height issue
Height issue, it is concrete underneath.
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Ah, concrete. Well, that makes it somewhat easier. One of these will make things easier. I’ve used one on glue down carpet. I’d think it should work on vinyl. Or some other variation. Rent one somewhere. Other options that help are warming the flooring to reactivate the glue, making it liquid again. Use a thin towel and a clothing iron. They make scrapers for sawzalls.
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Yes, no cbu on concrete. Wasn't sure of the substrate. Scrape it all off until it is smooth. The set glue won't matter too much, just as long as it is smooth.
Well I went ahead and got after it. Lol so the floor is uneaven in a couple spots but nothing more than 1/16". Is that safe to skip the leveling compound? Using 12 x 12 tiles.
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Lotta hard work seems to have paid off. Make sure there are no big dips in the floor and you should be good to go.
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Use a tile leveling system. This one is available at HD
I just started using these on wife's shower. It is for 1/16" grout lines, but I believe you could use 1/8". They are recyclable, unlike the Lash system, so your cost is stable. 1/3rd the cost of the Lash system, too.
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QEP LASH Flat Floor and Wall Tile Leveling System, Clips Part A (300-Pack) 99731 - The Home Depot
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QEP LASH Tile Leveling System, Wedges Part B (300-Pack) 99727 - The Home Depot
Install tile with professional results while saving time with the QEP LASH Tile Leveling Wedges. Level, align, space and hold tile in place to prevent lippage, ensure a consistent finish and help correct
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QEP LASH Tile Leveling System Pro Installation Pliers 99757 - The Home Depot
The QEP Pro Pliers were designed to work with the LASH tile leveling system to level, align, space and hold. These pliers make pushing QEP Tile Leveling Wedges (part B) into QEP Tile Leveling Clips (part
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I just started using these on wife's shower. It is for 1/16" grout lines, but I believe you could use 1/8". They are recyclable, unlike the Lash system, so your cost is stable. 1/3rd the cost of the Lash system, too.
Does that not pull up to much on the tile to where the thinset still has a good hold? Might look into that.Use a tile leveling system. This one is available at HD
QEP LASH Flat Floor and Wall Tile Leveling System, Clips Part A (300-Pack) 99731 - The Home Depot
Install tile with professional results while saving time with the QEP LASH Tile Leveling Clips. Level, align, space and hold tile in place to prevent lippage, ensure a consistent finish and help correctwww.homedepot.com
QEP LASH Tile Leveling System, Wedges Part B (300-Pack) 99727 - The Home Depot
Install tile with professional results while saving time with the QEP LASH Tile Leveling Wedges. Level, align, space and hold tile in place to prevent lippage, ensure a consistent finish and help correctwww.homedepot.com
QEP LASH Tile Leveling System Pro Installation Pliers 99757 - The Home Depot
The QEP Pro Pliers were designed to work with the LASH tile leveling system to level, align, space and hold. These pliers make pushing QEP Tile Leveling Wedges (part B) into QEP Tile Leveling Clips (partwww.homedepot.com
I just started using these on wife's shower. It is for 1/16" grout lines, but I believe you could use 1/8". They are recyclable, unlike the Lash system, so your cost is stable. 1/3rd the cost of the Lash system, too.
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Yep, paid off good with back pain. Lol
Ok thats what I figured. Just wanted to confirm from someone who's laid tile.
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