Many times this was because the tile adhesive was not given enough time to dry.
Tile over linoleum glue.
Often when linoleum is installed only the edges and center are spot glued.
You should be able to lay tile or marble over the linoleum.
Leave 1 4 inch gap between the sheets and the wall and a.
The most common complaint we read about tiling over linoleum was that the tiles wouldn t stay in place because of the slick surface.
After the thin layer has dried which should take about 30 minutes use a notched trowel to add a second layer over the first layer taking care to create even ridges over the surface.
When you re ready to install tile over linoleum a thin layer of mortar should be spread over the floor s surface with a flat edged trowel.
Tile needs a firm hard inflexible substrate.
Portions of the linoleum floor can come up at any time.
If your linoleum is.
New tile should not be laid directly on top of the old linoleum unless the linoleum is well adhered to a cement subfloor.
Sweep the floor to remove settled dust debris or other objects.
More tips for tiling over linoleum.
As with laying tile over vinyl as long as the subfloor and joists provide a firm foundation the linoleum is well glued down in good shape and clean.
Linoleum over wood sub floor.
Once all of the tiles were laid we let them dry for at least 24 hours.