Can You Install Vinyl Flooring Over Ceramic Tile. Installing ceramic tile over vinyl or linoleum surfaces can be more complicated than expected and probably should be avoided whenever possible. However if you cant remove the old surface or otherwise decide to install over it lay a backer board with thin-set over the old surface to serve as your new subfloor material.
There are a few precautions though. You will need to find out if the floor under your vinyl is a concrete floor or a wood floor. Today Im sharing how we installed new vinyl plank floors over top of our existing ceramic tile flooring with just a few easy steps to ensure it was properly level.
Faux wood vinyl on a plastic tile base.
Not every form of resilient flooring is suitable for receiving tile directly. Just be sure to invest in a thick quality product with great reviews. However if you cant remove the old surface or otherwise decide to install over it lay a backer board with thin-set over the old surface to serve as your new subfloor material. Installing them over other vinyl flooring isnt a problem either as long as the existing vinyl.
