Should i prep my old linoleum before installing new vinyl tiles?

Question

Remodeling a small guest bath with old (1962) linoleum. The guy at lowes recommended painting the linoleum with a latex primer after cleaning it and removing debris. Everything online says clean the linoleum well and lay the self-adhevise tile directly on the linoleum. any advice? (the floor is smooth and without "dings or dents")

Answer 1

as long as the existing floor is attached to the sub floor well, you should have no problems.we install over 1 layer of flooring all the time.....If there are more than 1 layer, then you need to put a thin layer of plywood or luan down, and then put the vinyl tiles over that.

Answer 2

Follow the manufactures recommendations or you will have problems down the road.