i live in a apt . and i have found these tiles that you can stick over your tile that is there but when i get ready to move and remove them will it damage the tile that was there at first and if yes tell me how can i lay them if possible
2007-04-09 20:23:56 · 4 answers · asked by Promise 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
laminate tiles
2007-04-09 20:44:35 · update #1
yes you will most likely damage the under tile. The cement on the upper tile when pulled up will lift he surface of the lower one. Unless the lower tile is a ceramic tile then it will become discolored.
The only way I can see around it is lay a subfloor over the tile. These are 4x8 sheets that can be cut. this may cause the floor to "float" depending on the size and how tight you can butt the subfloor up to the walls. Then simply glue the new tiles on the subfloor. When you move throw it all out.
Upside is subflooring will create a quite walking surface and it will be softer.
Downside is added cost and it will raise the floor 1/2 to 3/4 inch depending on the new tile thickness. You will need to add a step up molding to the floor.
2007-04-09 21:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by Carl P 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In order to install ceramic tile over existing ceramic tile, you must "rough up" the surface of the existing tile in order to ensure good adhesion for the new tile. This means using a sander, so you would have already damaged the existing tile before you even lay the new tile.
If you are laying tile on tile on a complete floor, this will raise your floor, and doors and closets may no longer have enough clearance to open and shut properly.
You didn't say where you wanted to put the tile. But due to the drawbacks involved, I suggest you abandon this project - or at least discuss it with the manager to find out the policy on such things. There are fire codes and all sorts of things to consider when you install these kinds of materials. You wouldn't want to lose your deposit, and maybe more money besides, because of damages when you move.
2007-04-09 20:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by Ana Thema 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know if it will damage them but there will be some glue to clean up after you pull them up. I'm guessing a solvent will claean things up for you.
2007-04-09 20:27:55 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. trust me or don't, I don't care.
2007-04-09 21:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by DeVeega 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋