new floor over old?

16 years ago

I am in the planning stages of a kitchen remodel, and I have a question about my kitchen floor. The house was built in 1950, and everything in the kitchen (with the exception of the appliances) appears to be original to that date. So I am reasonably sure the sheet vinyl on the kitchen floor contains asbestos (or at least the glue does). I would like to avoid the expense of asbestos removal if possible. Is it possible to put a new floor over the existing sheet vinyl? Right now I am leaning towards those peel and stick linoleum tiles, although porcelain tiles are also under consideration. I would appreciate hearing opinions on whether or not the old vinyl needs to be removed first. Thanks!

Abbey

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glennsfc
16 years ago
The adhesive probably does not contain the fiber. The sheet vinyl probably does. The only way you can get away with placing porcelain or any other hard tile over the vinyl is if the vinyl is the homogenous type with no cushion layer. You then install whatever backer board you choose to use over it or you install Schluter Ditra or a comparable underlay product. If your substrate is suspended wood construction, you also have to determine if the floor system is stiff enough for a successful hard tile installation.

Peel and stick tiles can go over the vinyl, but the vinyl will need to be cleaned of any foreign matter or substance which might interfere with a good bond.
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