what is the best way to tile over existing kitchen tiles?

Answer 1

Yes you can by using WHITE STAR adhesive.

You can still PVA the old tiles first but use White Star. It goes over everything, even new plaster.

Answer 2

This was copied from an article .....but can give some good pointers.



We are re-tiling our 1 year old bathrooms and have been told it will save time and labour costs if, rather than removing the original wall tiles, we simply crack them and cement new tiles over the top. Is this common practice, or will we end up replacing the tiles again in five to 10 years?

Unfortunately, this is common practice in Hong Kong, although if existing tiles are in a good condition and securely fixed, the new tiling should last as long as the style does. Usually contractors will remove loose or damaged tiles and patch up the gaps with speeding or tile cement. The existing tiles are not cracked as such, but scored about a quarter of an inch deep at Incremental Intervals using a hand-held angle grinder. This gives the adhesive something to bond with.

The main advantage of tiling over existing tiles is, as you mention, the substantial amount of time, cost and effort saved. However, the downsides include the gradual reduction of room size; the difficulty accessing pipes,wires buried in the original surface [a big problem in the event of a burst pipe or damaged wire ]: and the difficulty in getting a solid fixing when attaching bathroom accessories to the new tiles.

Where possible, I would recommend removing the original surface and tiling from scratch.

Answer 3

Are we talking about floor tiles in the kitchen? If we are, I have tiled over mine, no problem.
clean the floor, make sure all of the orginial tile is securely down and solid. If it's not then fix it before you go any further. With a good base I used thin set and layed the tiles. That was 11 yrs ago, they are still all down and never the first problem. So I guess you can.

Answer 4

You can tile over existing tile. It is done allot in comercial applications. You need to degrease the tiles. Then if they are shinny you need to scuff them up with a course sand paper or you can use some acid. Since the moisture won't have a surface to absorb into you need to get a thin set that is rated for going over an existing floor. Lastly make sure you ethier use larger tiles or stager the joints. If you were going over a shower floor or something like that they also make drain extension and toilet flange extensions.

Answer 5

I assume you mean wall tiles and not floor tiles , best job is to remove the old ones messy but not difficult once you get the first one off you can then get behind them an lever them away with a flat bladed screwdriver and small hammer remember to wear safety goggles

if you are insistant on not removing the old tiles you can get "tile on tile" adhesive from somewhere like b and q you will probably need to score the surface of the old tiles to get a good grip this can be as much work as taking them off

good luck

by the way there is a good tiler in wales her name is bonnie lol

Answer 6

The old tiles must be taken off first.Placing tile over tile will just cause problems and will look like a second layer of tile over tile.Do not do it

Answer 7

There isn't as if the existing tiles come loose they will obviously bring the new ones down as well so you have to remove the old ones first and then clean up the wall (or floor) making sure it is even all over before fixing the new ones. Big job my friend.

Answer 8

you don't say wall tiles or floor but in both cases remove existing tiles but the floor tiles if that's what your asking you could if they are nice and level bed tiles on top but again i dont know what tiles you have in mind

Answer 9

Why do people like Rosie make assumptions from a simple question? Guess it makes them feel self-important.

Anyways...

You could lay down some backerboard over the existing tiles providing they are in decent shape and not loose, and then put down new tiles. This will raise the floor above the current level, probably around 1/2".

Answer 10

If it's the colour you don't like you can get transers or tile paint to paint them out. If you are using completely different tiles then I would think you would have to take off the old ones first