Preparation for installing floor tile depends on the type of subfloor in the room you are tiling.
Tiling over tile in bathroom floor.
The condition of the existing tiles and the structural.
Tile on tile or as i say it.
Clean the floor to remove any grease or dirt.
Watch this video for tips on how to tile over tiles what to avoid and what steps to follow for a success.
Use a jamb saw or handsaw and spacer block to cut door jambs to the proper height.
To lay tile over tile.
And it lasts for 20 years.
Tiling over existing tiles can save time and money.
For more information download our pdf about types of subfloors.
Tile can be laid over existing tile as long as the floor is in good condition with no loose or broken tile.
If your old ceramic tile is worn or dated you can lay new tile right over the old and avoid the huge job of tearing out the old tile.
How to redo bathroom floors without ripping up the tiles.
Tile demolition is such a messy endeavor and adds so much time to a bathroom remodel that you may be looking for a way to avoid it.
Particularly with floor tiles by effectively adding a second layer of tiles over another one your floor will end up several millimetres higher.
This assumes that the floor underneath is solid concrete and that there are no cracks in the existing tile indicating underlying problems in the concrete.
In fact pros do it all the time.
It supports your decorative floor finish whether it s carpet hardwood vinyl laminate or tile.
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Ceramic tile offers a durable high end floor finish and in many cases it s possible to install a tile new floor right over an old one.