How to Cover Old Ceramic Tile with Vinyl Flooring | Ep. 155

Installation of vinyl floor over ceramic tile is an inexpensive way to hide old, worn-out tiles. That's the case for Vicky in Kentucky. Her half-century-old house's vinyl flooring is a dreary gray color. She can’t afford to rip up the tile, and she’s worried that installing more tile over the ceramic will raise the threshold and become a tripping hazard. The installation of vinyl over a ceramic tile floor can be intimidating, but it's actually simple. Listen to The Today’s Homeowner Podcast for more information!  Also in this episode: Using Kitchen Cabinets for Garage Storage Fixing Cracks in Crown Molding Combatting Condensation on Windows The Basics of Blown-In Insulation Question of the Week Q: What are some tips for installing crown molding and cutting the angles for corners? A: Most importantly, you’ll need a power miter saw. The easiest way is to place the crown molding upside down in the miter saw at a 45-degree angle. Miter cut the outside corners and cope-cut the inside corners. Use scarf joints when joining two lengths of molding together. Other Products and Links Mentioned SimplePrep Pre-Mixed Floor Patch Owens Corning ThermaFiber Insulation