This poses a challenge when installing tiles directly over top of it.
How to lay tile over linoleum floor.
So where feasible it makes sense to install the new flooring directly over the old without removing the old flooring.
How to install porcelain tile over linoleum.
If the linoleum was bonded to cement or to a good backerboard it is likely to remain stable and.
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.
To help you determine if tile can be laid over the linoleum the old floor must be well inspected.