 Re: Questions about Tiling over Linoleum | |
I think the orange 'substrate you mention is 'Ditra'. This is a decoupling mat that frees the covering from the substrate. Predominantly for use on green screeds but has many other applications.
You mention you want the best finish as you are a perfectionist, laying tiles onto lino tiles with possible movement beneath is not a good start.
I would be inclined to lift all the old lino tiles, painstaking but you would see and be able to repair the substrate properly. Then if the floor had no movement and was perfectly flat prime an tile. If some residual lino adhesive remains then lay a self levelling compound before tiling.
If the movement is still an issue or the floor is uneven then sheet a wooden floor with exterior grade ply, at least 12mm and screw down at 200mm centres. Prime then tile.
A large floor may require an expansion strip or joint, see the schluter website for some very good 'invisible' ones to look like grout lines.
Good luck |