Putting Lino Over Tiles?

[flobadob]

We are thinking of putting lino over the tiles on our kitchen floor, which is approximately 22ft. x 16ft., but were told it is not a good idea and won't work properly, is this the case?

Also apparently you shouldn't put a wooden floor in a kitchen either?

Is this all the case and if so are there any other options other than ripping all the tiles off and redoing the entire floor?

[RATTER15]

What type of tiles are we talking about? Quarry tiles, cork tiles? it makes a difference.

[wrongtupelo]

I have a beautiful wooden floor in my kitchen, it is hard wearing and practical so I'm not sure why you have been told otherwise. Not a good idea to flood it I don't suppose but my washing machine etc are in a utility room.

[RATTER15]

We had a wooden floor in our kitchen, original wooden floorboards. No problems.

[flobadob]

I think they are quarry tiles going by google images. We were told a wooden floor will warp, being in a kitchen, especially around the sink area.

[ummmm]

Cheap wooden floor might warp.

Can you not but some sort of hardboard (or whatever it's called) over the tiles and lino on top of that?

[ladybirder]

I'm puzzled as to why you want to put lino over quarry tiles flobadob. You will eventually see the outline of the QTs through the lino. And QTs are much nicer than lino IMO.

[RATTER15]

I agree, a wooden floor could warp if it is just placed on top of another floor.

I would imagine that if you used a bonding agent and then a floor levelling screed you would be able to use lino ok.

"The Builder" will be able to advise you better.

[The Builder]

Good quality hardwood flooring glued onto the tiles would be fine, flobbers.

Remember that the floor level will rise by around 20-25mm though. Before you start, make sure things like the dishwasher or the fridge can still be pulled out when necessary.

For lino/vinyl, do what Ratts has said. With a modern floor leveller you won't even need a bonding agent. Simply spread it over the tiles to completely obliterate the joints/lines.

[flobadob]

Thanks for the responses. The main reason is just to brighten the room a bit as the tiles are a dark green colour. But I don't really want to completely lift the old floor. I might check out the wooden floor ides cos I don't think I would want to put the screed down, seems a bit too permanent.

[shoota]

Tile paint?

[flobadob]

What is tile paint like, is it durable?