Thinset Over Vinyl Tile

Don t work on a new piece until the first piece is completely finished.

Thinset over vinyl tile. Most manufacturers of tile cement thinset have developed a specialty thinset for setting tile that bonds well to sheet vinyl. The cementlike consistency of thinset is important with heavy tiles such as ceramic and stone but with vinyl which is. Apply a layer of thin set tile adhesive to the vinyl using a notched trowel. Exposed areas between ridges of adhesive should expose the vinyl flooring.

Thinset is a type of adhesive mortar often used to affix stone or tile to various surfaces especially concrete or cement flooring. Their glue will stick to vinyl. Step 4 lay out the tile. To do this scoop a small amount of thin set adhesive onto the floor then drag the edge of the trowel over it to cover the floor.

But it says right on the thinset label ost all of the mainstream manufacturers of tile thinset mortar adhesive offer a product that clearly states on their label that their product is suitable for installation of tile over vinyl flooring. Spread the thinset using a notched trowel in one direction and set the backer board. The sheet vinyl must be clean and free of wax or other bond breakers. Screw each piece down around its perimeter with screws about 6 inches apart and place mesh tape over the joints.

While thinset mortar could hold vinyl tile in place it is not necessary. To tile over sheet vinyl the following is generally recommended by most mortar manufacturers. However as with all tile installations the entire subfloor below the tile is important not only the layer to which the tile is bonded. This water retaining agent is typically an alkyl derivative of cellulose.

The sheet vinyl must be single layer only and well attached.