Then my luck turned.
Tiling over polished marble.
One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to tiling is can you tile over cultured marble in the bathroom there are two sides to this question.
Due to its polished finish marble can be very slippery when wet.
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I would recommend first scarifying the surface of the marble.
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Marble tiles are not recommended for humid or wet areas like kitchens bathrooms or basements because marble will absorb moisture which can lead to warping dulling and deterioration over time.
The reason for this is to create a surface rough enough so that the thinset or mastic will bond properly as cultured marble s finished surface is too smooth for tile adhesives to bond.
Technically it can be done but in practice it is avoided.
After taking a tiling class i know that is something that is just not in my diy wheelhouse so i called an expert named leo.
Tile on tile or as i say it.
So so long as it is structurally sound check this with a golf ball and a hollow eardrum and free of cracks the tcna approves of this installation method.
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Etch the marble get out your pad sander and a fairly coarse grit of sandpaper such as 60 or 80 grit.
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How to tile over a marble fireplace surround.
The marble surface is likely polished or honed and it might have a sealer on it or contaminates from pass use.
And it lasts for 20 years.
Tile over existing marble it is a wall not a floor.
Covering the cultured marble walls is not a good idea.
Clean the marble of any soot and run a belt sander over it to roughen the surface particularly if the original marble is polished.
Use the belt sander to scratch the entire area of the cultured marble where you will be installing the tile.
Apply a cement based mortar to both the existing marble tiles.
Cultured marble is an acrylic composite and so it will.