Advice needed - Laying ceramic tiles on a (Lino)floating floor - TilersForums.com

[Sparkler]

Hi all

I need to advice on how to lay ceramic tiles on a floating floor, there is a lino, and can be pulled up to leave plywood.

I have had 2 pieces of advice from my local builders, but now confused as to which one is best, obviously i wouldnt want to cut any corners, but would prefer the cheapest option, as the tiles have just cost me enough...lol...

Firstly i was told to lay them on top of the floating floor with the lino staying and using a special adhesive that will allow movement, so the tiles will not crack (very expensive too lol)

secondly to rip uo the lino leaving just the plywood, and to use cement motar.

I bought this tiles a few weeks ago, and would really love to be able to have them on my kitchen floor, but now i am so confused as to how to go about it.

I would appreciated any advice

Many thanks

Sparkler

 

[faithhealer]

Hi Sparkler, welcome to the forum for a start., Firstly chuck the lino out and check the floor is solid. E.g. is the ply (hopefully 12 mm or greater) screwed down properly. Have a good stomp about (a technological tiling term) and check there is no 'spring' anywhere. get yourself down to your tile shop and get yoursely a bottle of primer (don't accept PVA) and a bag of flexible rapid set and a flexible floor grout. Hope that will do for starters.

 

[enduro]

I wouldn't tile a floating floor, to much movement.

 

[versatilene]

Iv'e never understood the term 'Floating' floor? how does it float? Do you mean springy?

 

[Sparkler]

hi,
This is taken from the internet:
Floating floors are designed to be installed onto a concrete subfloor, or any other flat, firm and level surface without the need to use battens, nails or glue. They "float" because they are not attached to the subfloor in any way, and therefore can be installed very quickly. The mass of the floor keeps it in place.
Floating floors made from wood can consequently expand and contract with the changing seasons without cracking, splitting or forming gaps. A floating floor is usually installed on a special underlay, which acts as a moisture barrier and sound absorber.

I hope that helps

thanks

Sparkler

 

[Caledonian Tiling]

Remove the lino, checking the plywood (suggest its a minimum 12mm thick) and is sound also has been screwed/nailed down every 150-200mm intervals, prime the surface with an acrylic primer, using cement adhesive x1 part flexible to allow the natural movement of the plywood, also using a flexible grout as well to ensure no issues.

Hope this helps...

Caledonian.

 

[Fekin]

Remove lino and use cement based adhesive is what I'd do.

 

[GazTech]

Remove lino,prime the boards after securing any loose , tile with 2 part flexible adhesive and add polymer to the grout here are my recommended products........Gaz

 

[sc24]

totally agree with gaz, just make sure its screwed securely