Ceramic tile over linoleum

[Just Joe]

My House is a one story house built on a concrete slab. I have Linoleum or Vinyl floor in my kitchen and baths and want to go with Ceramic tile. I have had multiple people tell me they would just put it down over the linoleum that I do not need to try to take the linoleum up but this just seems wrong to me. The linoleum does appear to be stuck to the concrete good and I would think getting it up would be a royal pain in the butt but this just seems bad to me. Has anyone here had any experience with putting Ceramic tile over linoleum? Is doing this OK?

Thanks Joe

[whatever]

Absolutely Joe !

Make sure all debris is cleaned off before you start and ensure you seal the grout asap.

I've done this a few times over the years.

Regards Dale

[Ken]

I don't know how successful such a practice would be, as I had a similar situation and I removed my linoleum because it was starting to lift at seams. You are right, it IS a task. What I would caution you about is this: Ceramic tile is NOT cheap, and it IS permanent. That permanence is both an asset and a liability in that if it needs to come up due to the linoleum coming loose, you will have an even larger problem than you have now. I have seen people try to take short cuts with a ceramic tile installation only to need to remove it and start over. Like the old saying said, "You can pay me now or pay me later." Good luck.

[Michael B]