2006-07-26 13:12:00 · 7 answers · asked by Clem 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Actually,if there is no problem with the existing cermaic tile,and it is down securily,you CAN actually tile right over. I would suggest using a sealer and adheive remover on it first to remove any existing residue.
It is not nescessary or reccomended to lay wire lath or hardi backer OVER ceramic tile and certainly dont start screwing anything thru the existing ceramic as that will loosen its existing bond.
You need only use a proper latex modified thinset preferrably Tec SuperFlex by HB Fuller, Or Mapei's Ultracontact or their Kerabond/Keralastic system.
Keep in bond you are adhering the new tile to the existing tile,if the first installation lets go,the second one will be coming with it.
You'll also be adding height to the existing floor.
Hope I didnt confuse you more,and you find this info useful.
Good Luck...
bellzie...
2006-07-27 00:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bellz B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never a good idea. The old tiles have a glaze which would not allow for a good bond of the new tiles. If you are bothered by the huge task of removing all the old tiles with a hand chisel I would suggest you hire a small electric jackhammer, choose an appropriate time so as not to annoy others with the noise and just go to it. This expedites the job quite well.
Then you lay the new tiles on a sound footing. Happy tiling!
2006-07-26 13:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by Trakreppa5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends upon whether the original tile is secured well. If the original floor tile is well secured, then you should be able to lay floor tile on top of it. You must use a high quality polymer-modified thin-set mortar for adhesion. In this case you might consider laying chicken-wire first to ensure a strong yet flexible bond.
If the tile is loose, but you dont want to remove it all, try laying 1/4" HardiBacker tile backerboard in mortar over the old tile using tapcon phillips style bugle-head screws every 8 sq. inches. Lay the tile over that.
If you follow these instructions, your new tile will be super-solid and ultra-strong.
2006-07-26 13:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by ryan c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be done, but it is never a good idea. Better remove the old tile with a chisel, then install the new. You'll get a much better bond.
2006-07-26 13:17:36 · answer #4 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a contractor, i would tell u that no! the odds of a problem r 2 high....if the lower tile were to release u have a bust floor....then theres moisture problems.......take it out!
lic. gen. contractor
2006-07-26 14:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not recommended.it would be better to take off the old tile .you will have problems
fitting doors,fixtures etc
2006-07-26 13:24:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT WOULD NOT BE A GOOD IDEA. GET A SLEDGE HAMMER AN GET TO WORK ON IT.
2006-07-26 13:19:28 · answer #7 · answered by SHASHA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋