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I currently have roll-out style “lino” in my kitchen and want to replace with ceramic tile. First of all to I have to tear-up the lino before I put the tile down…I assume yes. Secondly, what is the best material and thickness to use as a sub-floor?
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Did a fixer-up for my former sister-in-law a couple of years ago. You know, a pity job, try and help her start over.
Her existing floor had "lino" down tight on a good sturdy floor and having heard of tile being set directly on the lino, I thought, what the hell, I'll give it a try.
I told my sister-in-law what I was going to do and that it would save the cost of underlayment and she decided to take the chance.
I lightly abraided the lino with 80 grit, set roofing nails to the wood in a 6" pattern and set the tile right on the lino with latex modified thinset.
Three years and no problems.
*Dale It depends on your sub floor. If it is a raised foundation then I would nail the hardibacker right over it. If it is a slab the stuffs gotta come up.
*Dale- Mapei makes a thinset mortar formulated to be put down directly on lino. Floor has to be tight, though.
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I currently have roll-out style "lino" in my kitchen and want to replace with ceramic tile. First of all to I have to tear-up the lino before I put the tile down...I assume yes. Secondly, what is the best material and thickness to use as a sub-floor?