Use a drywall knife or smooth trowel to apply a layer of thin set adhesive over the taped joints filling in the gaps between panels.
Adhesive for ceramic tile over linoleum.
In many types of old linoleum however the adhesive that was used to install it grows stronger over time.
After the thin layer has dried which should take about 30 minutes use a notched trowel to add a second layer over the first layer taking care to create even ridges over the surface.
Cover the joints between the cement board sheets with self adhesive cement board joint tape do not use standard drywall joint tape.
Installing vinyl tile over existing vinyl floor.
Which left a black adhesive material.
One requires adhesive very much like ceramic tiles do.
Hi i am putting ceramic tile in my kitchen and i pulled up hardwood flooring which was over linoleum which was then followed by vinyl floor tiles.
The vinyl tiles must cover the old linoleum completely to help ensure a good installation.
Can i apply the thinset mortar over the black adhesive or will this cause problems.
The other which is referred to as peel and stick.
When you re ready to install tile over linoleum a thin layer of mortar should be spread over the floor s surface with a flat edged trowel.
An old linoleum floor can quickly date a home.