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   VaTom | Mar 05, 2007 12:08am | #1

   Not generally recommended.

   I used a special primer on my vinyl, then thinset. GC buddy here often does that. Great so far.

   PAHS Designer/Builder- Bury it!

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   FastEddie | Mar 05, 2007 02:35am | #2

   Read the thinset bag.  Some versions are approved to go over well-adhered vinyl.

   "Put your creed in your deed."   Emerson

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   user-246028 | Mar 05, 2007 02:38am | #3

   There are thinsets that are approved for vinyl - be sure to read the instructions first. Just understand that the adhesion of your tile to the floor is only as good as the vinyl is to the concrete. You have to use your judgement.

   Dave

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   barmil | Mar 05, 2007 05:14am | #4

   Dear Bake (or half baked).

   Don't be lazy and get a floor scraper to remove the vinyl. Come on...

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   precision | Mar 05, 2007 05:37am | #5

   Like doctor dave says check the thinset bag to make sure it will adhere to vinyl and make sure your vinyl is well adhered to the concrete.  cut out any loose parts and go to it.  we have done it a couple of times and have never had any problems with it.

   one of the jobs was done around 10 years ago and when we went back for some other work last summer the tiles where still in great shape.

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   barmil | Mar 05, 2007 05:58am | #6

   This is carp. What's involved in removing the vinyl in a half bath other than laziness?

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   FastEddie | Mar 05, 2007 06:24am | #7

   Carp or trout ... take you pick.

   Actually, what's the difference between installing ceramic over sheet vinyl, and ceramic over ditra?  As long as the "membrane" is well adhered, and the proper thinset is used, it will work well."Put your creed in your deed."   Emerson

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   precision | Mar 06, 2007 07:05am | #11

   carp????? do you mean carpentry ?

   I don't work for the government so I don't like to be part of make work projects my friend.  I do care about the good people I work for and will not advise them to spend their hard earned dollars where its not necessary just so I can charge them a couple of extra hours of labor.  The quality of the floor will not be affected adversely if the conditions are right, and therefore they can take those extra dollars and have me install some other fancy thing in that bathroom.  Now that's what I call a win win situation eh eh.

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   traini | Mar 05, 2007 07:03am | #8

   Yes you can purchase thinset for over tile, however do not sand as recommended unless you are 100% sure they are not Vinly asbestos, Sanding such tile will send Asbestos dust throughout the house.

   George

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   tab1 | Mar 05, 2007 05:02pm | #9

   I had the same question recently. Looked in Michael Byrne's tile book --from Taunton--and he says it's OK. That's good enough for me. <g>

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   GRCourter | Mar 05, 2007 05:50pm | #10

   Get a pc of dry ice and put it on the tile and kick it around.  You will be amazed at how the tile pop up.

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   JeffBuck | Mar 06, 2007 07:19am | #12

   Lino ... yes.

   cushion backed vinyl ... No

    

   Jeff

       Buck Construction

    Artistry In Carpentry

        Pittsburgh Pa

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   FastEddie | Mar 07, 2007 02:45am | #13

   Good point."Put your creed in your deed."   Emerson

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt