So where feasible it makes sense to install the new flooring directly over the old without removing the old flooring.
How to lay tile over linoleum floor.
When you re ready to install tile over linoleum a thin layer of mortar should be spread over the floor s surface with a flat edged trowel.
If the linoleum was bonded to cement or to a good backerboard it is likely to remain stable and.
This poses a challenge when installing tiles directly over top of it.
To help you determine if tile can be laid over the linoleum the old floor must be well inspected.
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.