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Can I install vinyl flooring over existing ceramic tiles?

Can I install vinyl floor tiles (8x8) over existing ceramic flooring (1" tiles)? If so, how do I prepare the subfloor?  What are recommended products to use ?

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Barb
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Yes you can, but floor must be prepared properly with a 'self leveling polimere floor patch'. The subfloor must be solid- no loose tiles!

 

 

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Carol
Carol Answered:

Barb is right.  Fill the floor with a product as Aardex.  The tiles should be free of wax or other bond breakers. 

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Victor Smith
Victor Smith Answered:

yeah buddy, you can but for that you need expert help to install it properly

recently my friend did same stuff with the help of expert of directflooring2u.

he installed amtico or karndean tiles to his home...

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Guru
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Yes, you can use vinyl flooring over existing tiles provided that the surface is smooth.In your case, I think Vinyl Sheets should be suitable. You can read more here: Vinyl Flooring

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