Fill the void with thin set using the flat edge of a notched.
Tiling a second floor bathroom over a vinyl.
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Next drive screws through the floor into the joists.
In fact tiling on a second floor is the same as tiling on any wood subfloor whether it s the first floor third floor or second floor.
If the floor is stiff enough to tile directly on the vinyl sand or strip the floor and screw the vinyl down before tiling.
2 install and nail backerboard over the vinyl then install tile.
Learn a unique and time saving way to apply ceramic tile directly on top of vinyl flooring.
1 remove both layers of vinyl before tile install.
The stripper will dissolve wax.
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The tiling will raise the floor a little so you ll need to cut a little from the bottom of the door if it swings inside the bathroom.
Scrub the floor with a vinyl floor stripper following the manufacturer s instructions.
If the floor isn t stiff enough add a layer of underlayment before tiling.
The pad will also scratch the vinyl so there s no going back.
When you are installing tile on a second floor you may be concerned that the floor isn t strong enough to support the weight of tiles and mortar.
3 spread a thin layer of concrete over the vinyl and install tile.