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.
How to lay tile over linoleum floor.
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.
So where feasible it makes sense to install the new flooring directly over the old without removing the old flooring.
This poses a challenge when installing tiles directly over top of it.
This isn t possible with every flooring material but it s often possible to install ceramic porcelain or stone tile over resilient flooring including standard sheet vinyl vinyl tile or linoleum.
How to install porcelain tile over linoleum.