Flooring Tile - Laying slate tile

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mebill
03-18-03, 12:12 PM
I have a quick question. We are getting ready to lay slate tile in our kitchen. The problem comes in because there is already old vinyl flooring in that area. The flooring is approximately 20 years old and doesn't want to come up! We have tried to scrape and have not had success. Can the tile be installed over the vinyl?

ee3
03-19-03, 06:16 PM
not reccomended!!!
TIffany79
03-23-03, 10:19 AM
If the vinyl is securely on the floor, the tile can most certainly be installed over it. If you have a concrete subfloor, you can get thinset that has a latex additive that makes installation over full spread vinyl perfectly fine. This will be stated on the back of the bag.

marcovit
03-23-03, 10:32 AM
In addition to what tiffany said make sure that your vinyl is free of dirt and grease. I also rough up the vinyl using a belt sander with heavy grit sand paper.
moechris
03-24-03, 09:57 AM
if the tile is cushioned.