How to Install Vinyl or Laminate Flooring Over Existing Ceramic Tile

In this video we show you how to install vinyl flooring over existing ceramic tile in a home entrance and bathroom. For this project, the goal was to reuse the existing trim so that it would match seamlessly with the rest of the house. Laying vinyl or laminate flooring over existing tile is a great way to upgrade a floor space without getting into messy demolition work.

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The video describes all of the tools needed for the installation.

Tips & Tricks:

- Create "tapping blocks" out of a piece of flooring to use with your mallet so you don't damage the surface or edges of your new floor

- Investing in a "pull bar" can save time and help with tricky sections during installation.

- For installations over existing ceramic tile, make sure your tile is in good condition. Broken, loose or damaged tiles will not make a good foundation for the new floor.

- Leave a small gap between your new flooring and the wall to allow for expansion. This gap should be small enough to be covered by the trim.

- Make sure your work area is as clean as possible before you start laying floor.

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[pamellaarias]

This is the perfect how-to video. It’s easy to follow, clear and precise, and the handsome hosts are a bonus gem!

[karend.]

I’m 1:25 in and I can tell these guys are good at their work. Game recognize game.

[mzwisdom]

Thank you.
This idea just came to me. I did not want the mess of digging up tiles in a lived in house.

[VeesFunkyAZZshop]

you make it look and sound so easy, but in reality one really needs to know what they are doing to avoid mistakes that could cause further damage and issues. speaking from wisdom.

[hanzohattorri]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I didn’t want to remove our existing tiles in our bathroom. This is very detailed so I will follow your suggestions.

[lucyw.mcmellan]

This is exactly what I plan on doing in my bathroom update. Very well demonstrated and explained. Thank you very much. 👍🏼

[tkash]

I noticed you did not use anything to level the floor (Ardex, etc.). How do you ensure the underlying grout lines won't become indentations in the LVP?

[ish-shamelwilliams]

This is exactly what I needed. The video was well laid out. Gave me the confidence to try this soon. Thank you👍🏾

[Teawitheden]

I love this flooring! Could you share the brand and where you got it from please ?

[jasa]

This is great, a question please what is the floor tile is not even . what can one do . or is it ok to just lay out the planks ?

[brettcrock]

A few suggestions....
Use a trim bar, not a pry bar.
Also, pre tape the end of your trim bar and pry side to side and not back and forth . Also, a large putty knife or dry wall float up against the surface of the wall so that when you pry the trim off, you won't damage your dry wall and put holes and dents in it.

[michellethomas]

I've installed floor before but there were some great tips in here. Thank you

[danielletabone]

I finally found a flooring I like after looking at samples from several companies but my son is telling me the 12mm is going to raise the floor too high off of my new tiled floors. I just built my house and hate the tile is the thicker laminate an issue?

[neilmurphy]

Good job lads lots going on there with different areas fitting wise looks nice 👍

[richardbolton]

Great video. How “deep” are the grout lines on the existing floor? I’m looking to do bathroom and have a similar existing floor. Are there any issues w the grout lines?

[wandakowalski]

Great video! It would have been nice to learn what kind of tile you used!

[FrshPrnc]

What would you recommend for putting vinyl over uneven tile?

[kellybryant]

Can this be done over existing laminate tile? I'd like to cover and update to a lighter faux wood instead of the dark faux wood that is there now..

[shibainudegenerate]

If I was doing this in the kitchen and only going as far as the kick boards should I use adhesive for stop the tiles sliding or separating

[sharonsue]

I sure wish I could get you two to do my villa floor!! (Sebring Fl.) I will now be searching for a company to HOPEFULLY be as good as you two are!!!