I hate the tile in my kitchen but my Dad will not let me take it out. I was hoping for something quick and enexpensive. I came across cork flooring. Now..I figured the floating meant no adhesive. Has anybody applied this type of flooring on top of tile and did it work? Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
Cork flooring is a wonderful and environmentally responsible option. Be sure to seal it up fully. Not sure why your dad controls your life so fully, but it would be a better installation over a proper substrate (base) than the tile, as has been pointed out, and not laid loose. I have cork in two rooms of my house and am very happy with it in every respect.
Floating floors can be installed over tile as long as the tile is level and even. If the tiles are uneven then the floating floor will also be uneven and could crack at the joints, depending how it is made and just how uneven the floor below is. Cork is an excellent option for a kitchen, but make sure to apply a urethane clear-coat over it to seal the joints and prevent water from penetrating to the substrate material below the cork. The cork itself is resistant to mold and mildew and water damage, but the layers of the floating floor system below the cork are not, so do it properly so you won't be having to redo it again too soon. Good luck!
