It is less expensive to lay a new floor over existing linoleum rather than to remove it.
Underlayment to use when puting ceramic over linolium.
Before any underlayment is put down you ll need to remove the existing layer of linoleum flooring first.
I want to avoid building up the floor too high.
Laying underlayment over an existing flooring.
I want to install tile on a floor that has linoleum flooring.
I wonder if i need to use some type of underlayment.
After the thin layer has dried which should take about 30 minutes use a notched trowel to add a second layer over the first layer taking care to create even ridges over the surface.
When it comes to installing a new flooring material you sometimes have the option of installing the underlayment for your new floor directly on top.
If you suspect asbestos send off a small sample to a testing lab for evaluation.
Ceramic tile over linoleum floor.
The best solution in this circumstance is to cover over the asbestos flooring with a thin layer of plywood underlayment before putting down cement board and ceramic tile.
If the conditions and materials are right however you can avoid this difficult job by installing new flooring over the existing linoleum.
If the test comes back positive for asbestos do not sand the flooring.
Removing old linoleum is a messy daunting task.