ceramic tiles over vinyl tiles

[tonydiy]

Hi –Can anyone please advise me whether or not it is possible to overlay existing vinyl floor tiles with new ceramic/porcelain floor tiles.

The area in question is only about 3 sq m. and the existing tiles are300mm X 300mm X 4mm thick, they are about 40 years old, self coloured, non-flexible (until heated) and bedded in some form of bitumen compound.

I don’t want to take up the existing tiles and I wonder if there is some adhesive which will bond the old vinyl surface to new ceramic or porcelain tiles.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Tony

 

[nicktiler]

If these tiles are really sound, not loose or flaky then use a flexible
adhesive but add latex instead of water.
Most good tile shops will be able to advise.
I would use Mapei Kerraquick with Latex plus

 

[gcol]

A powdered adhesive suitable for porcelain tiles is all that's necessary if (like nick suggests) the vinyl tiles are securely fixed.

 

[tonydiy]

Hi nicktiler and gcol.

Thank you for the advice.

I’ve never used or heard of Mapei Kerraquick but since retiring I’m a bit out of date with modern materials.

However I’ll obtain some and see what a job I make of it.

Thanks again,

Cheers and Best Regards,

Tony