How to Install Ceramic Tile Over Vinyl Flooring

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So I have a question. What if the edges of the vinyl tile are curling up. How do i lay this down on top of that?

Jeremy

Feb 1, at 11:48pm

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can i install vinyl tile over ceramic

big lou

Dec 16, at 10:30pm

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Hi Ray,

The products used in the video can be purchased here: http://www.tavytools.com/

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Oct 5, at 3:50pm

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I watched your video on how to install ceramic tile over vinyl. I have been reading up on this and alot of people (professionals) say this...
"Assuming that you are going over OLD vinyl floor, you also have to assume that the glue holding the vinyl floor down is OLD and probably failing. Keeping that in mind, if you go directly over the vinyl floor, you are basically asking the OLD, possibly failing glue to hold down not only the vinyl it was originally holding in place, but now the ceramic floor above it. You will be seriously cutting down the lifespan of your new ceramic floors. This is what will happen... as the glue fails, areas of the floor will be come unstable, start moving and fluctuating, this will cause the tiles to become loose, eventually crack and/or start breaking up the grout in between the tiles. This may not necessarily happen immediately, but more than likely you will find yourself repairing tiles or re-grouting just a couple of years down the road."
Can you please explain how your method would work without the tiles moving from the old glue?
P.S. I read review and people would like to know how come you don't answer them. Don't you think you should answer them if you put this website up?

Joanne

Sep 5, at 8:38am

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So when you work on your own ceramic tile project, always remember how to lay ceramic floor tile properly by knowing how to work with your subfloor surfaces. Learning how to lay ceramic floor tile is also both a great way both to learn a new hobby, and a home improvement skill. Just remember to keep a safe working environment, not to rush things (especially during setting periods), and try to work with at buddy. Better yet, get your friends over and help.

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Carpets for Less

Jul 24, at 6:55pm

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Installing ceramic tile over vinyl will work just fine. If you decide to cover the floor with plywood or cement board, installation is then just like any other floor. Especially if you have older flooring, the best plan is to probably just cover it rather than taking it up. Don't sand older vinyl flooring.

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All Floors Inc.

Jul 24, at 6:53pm

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How long do you have to wait to put the grout After laying the tile?

Chance

May 24, at 2:56pm

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Hi where are the answers to the questions especilly to Eddie and Lorna Be soon with your reply roy

ROY

May 21, at 5:09am

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where are the answers to everyone questions?

steven dellarusso

May 12, at 5:08am

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where can I buy the thin skin?

fred

Apr 26, at 10:51pm

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I have been warned about the weight of the tile and the thin set because I have an older double-wide----only one out of four people I asked about this project mentioned this, but I would like to know if I should be concerned?

Apr 19, at 1:36am

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where can I get those spacers?

Stan

Apr 7, at 7:07am

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Can the tavy system be installed over a "vinyl over plywood sub floor", It is the non adhesive type sheet vinyl installation?

Mary

Mar 31, at 5:37pm

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This sounds like something I could use in th kitchen and laundry room. The existing floor is vinyl sheet over plywood sub floor. The vinyl is the non adhesive type installation, will this still allow the use of the tavy Thin Skin System?

Mary

Mar 31, at 5:29pm

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I OWN A 48 UNIT MOTEL WITH VINYL FLOORING. PLAN TO INSTALL TILE OVER THE VINLY. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE PRODUCTS AS SHOWN IN YOUR CLIP?

RAY MOSBRUCKER

Mar 12, at 10:25am

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All thin-set manufactures have thin-sits that can be used directly over field-glued vinyl without the need for any additional membrane type products.

Eddie

Feb 20, at 9:21pm

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...and this http://www.tavytools.com/bndr6.html

Marie

Feb 9, at 5:01pm

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found this on first hit on Google: http://www.amazon.com/Tavy-Thin-Skin-Adhesive/dp/B000NB78OM I'd be curious to see any feedback from folks who have tried doing this. Also, any idea on how to make the transition from living room into kitchen seem level, or at least not stub my toes when walking from one to the other, as the floors are now level with one another and after this process the kitchen would be a bit higher than the living room?

Marie

Feb 9, at 5:00pm

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I also would like to know where to buy Armens products. Thank you.

sam mihaljevic

Jan 28, at 5:25pm

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This process looks impressive in that the backer board installation is eliminated. Where can this product be purchased and what would be the cost. Thanks.

John Koontz

Jan 25, at 8:50pm

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This is fine, but if the original base is not concrete, expect those ceramic tiles to come loose or crack after about a year.

Don

Jan 24, at 3:12pm

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I would like to know what adhesive product and or products would work as well as to what the Thin Skin is called by the manufacturer and if there are more than one company that makes it. Would be helpful to have this information in project list. Thank you, Debbie

Debbie

Jan 23, at 2:26pm

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Well my comment seems to be the same as everyone elses. This looks like the solution that I need for me kitchen floor. However were do you purchase the Thin Skin, the Tavy adhesive and the Taxy (Hockey puck). Thank you

Lorna

Jan 23, at 10:51am

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Are thin skin products available in Connecticut through a retailer?

Ed Iadarola

Jan 22, at 5:12pm

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Where can you purchase the thin skin products and thin set? I need something thin to put over plywood on a bachsplash. Thank you!!

Toni

Jan 22, at 11:09am

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Where can the THIN SKIN PRODUCT and ADHESIVE be purchased?

Frank Eannarino Sr.

Jan 22, at 3:56am

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Where can i purchase the thin skin product. Answer as soon as possible please.

Ferdinand

Jan 14, at 6:06pm

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Where can I purchase the thin skin synthetic product. No one at Lowe's or Home Depot seems to know what I am talking about.

DOUG

Oct 24, at 6:05pm

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I think I will try this. The only question is what if the floor is uneven? Do you thicken the first thin set? Or do you have to remove all the tiles? Oops, more than one question! Tks.

Rick Clendenning

Sep 20, at 6:30pm

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Armand is too much! LOL

Anna

Sep 11, at 6:43pm

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