We have old Quarry tiles on the kitchen floor..we would like to lay ceramic or slate tiles over the top ..we are hoping this will be ok...do you think we will have problems later on?
2007-02-11 09:17:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Nope.............get out the heavy tools........
2007-02-11 09:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by Captain Tomak 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old Quarry Tiles
2017-01-16 08:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As someone else has already pointed out, really old quarry floors were originally laid directly onto the soil. This will most certainly bring you a big problem with damp. If you are not qualified yourself, find someone who is to give you advice and guidance.
If you decide that it is okay to lay a new floor on the top, have a good look around the room to see if this will create any problems. For example, you will have to take a piece off the bottom of all the doors, but watch out for any electrical or plumbing complications which may arise.
2007-02-11 11:01:37 · answer #3 · answered by dawleymouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one snag that I can see is that if the floor is of some age then the chances are that there is no damp course. Old floors were laid on a dirt base and to be sure take a tile up to establish if this was the case here. If not then go ahead. Otherwise, dig the lot up and dig down at least four inches before laying Visqueen and a concrete screed allowing for the thickness of the new tile to make up to floor level.
2007-02-11 10:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by stratmanreturns 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your floor is sound & flat not too much polish ect on it a good tile adhesive straight on top will give you a good job for ceramic tiles do not screed over before hand as this would cause bother ( fix & grout good adhesive ) you may need to scrap off polish or grease ect to give a good key
2007-02-11 10:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by murray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will have to screed (I think that's the word) that is lay in skin of concrete over the top and tile on top of that. It should be fine as long as there is no other problem other than the floor is old.
2007-02-11 09:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by chewystuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so unless you intend to tile under your kitchen units, then you will have to raise the units a little higher.
2007-02-12 08:23:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, however the task requires some tools you probably wont have around and is extremly messy. Call a local home improvement store to see if they offer classes.
2016-03-29 02:33:36 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is normally no damp coarse under old quarries but if floor is reasonably flat and dry ..there should be noprobs
2007-02-12 05:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it would cause probs later on.
2007-02-11 09:21:29 · answer #10 · answered by Angelfish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋