2007-06-08 07:07:36 · 29 answers · asked by annette o 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
We are refurbishing a shower room next week, and the tiler is tiling over the existing. The secret is not to grout for at least 3 days, to allow the moisture from the adhesive to come out.
2007-06-08 08:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unibond Tile Adhesive
2016-10-01 05:28:28 · answer #2 · answered by rhoades 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
The existing tiles must be soundly bonded to the walls. Obviously, no matter how well fixed the new tiles are, if the old tiles de-bond from the wall and fall off, then so will the new ones. Make sure the old tiles are well fixed.
The existing tiles need to be clean and free of grease or other contaminants which could affect the bond of the adhesive used for the new tiles. Only certain tile adhesives are suitable for tile on tile.
2007-06-08 07:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by ALSISON M 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Simple answer, yes you can, although I would personally remove the old ones first.
As many have said, you need to ensure that the old tiles are fixed soundly before you tile over and that they are clean.
As for adhesive, I've tiled over tiles to build up a window sill before but never onto a wall. However, when I did this, I used Uni-bond Tile adhesive and they stuck like s*** to a blanket!
2007-06-10 12:23:57 · answer #4 · answered by Ian UK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. There is a latex additive you mix in the thinset mortar instead of water. I've used it twice on floors. And now that I have told you can, I will tell you I don't recommend it. It will bond tile to tile, and it will bond to pretty much anything it comes it contact with. Like you hands, the countertop, sink, etc. And it can be messy, especially on a vertical surface. I would recommend removing the tile and substrate to the studs and get new substrate. Trying to remove tiles from a vertical surface usuall means damaging the surface and you end up replacing it anyway. Go ahead and try to leave the substrate, but I bet you will end up replacing it.
But if you go for the tile over tile, be prepared to wipe up any mess immediately, and you might want to wear gloves.
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2007-06-08 10:06:35 · answer #5 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. first make sure the original tiles are solid and give them a good clean. Paint them with a good coat of unibond or similar and when it is dry carry on tiling. You will possibly need some new fixing screws for electric boxes and could have fun trying to match up imperial boxes with metric screws. I would set things out so you don't get joints over joints. good luck and remember when fixing the new tiles to keep the coloured sides facing out.
2007-06-08 10:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-16 20:19:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just ripped off all my mothers bathroom tiles to re tile it we went on the net for advice and it said you can tile over tiles if we had known that we would have done it
2007-06-08 07:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely you can but you need to be sure that the surface you are going to is on the wall well itself in the fist place.
Secondly, stagger the joints. EG make sure your grout lines on you new tiles don't go directly over your old ones on a like-for-like basis. They will stick better.
Trust me, am a plumber but i know a little about tiling
2007-06-08 08:07:25 · answer #9 · answered by j-man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can if the old tiles are solid and reasonably flat .You can get a special PVA and paint this on to the tiles to make sure you have a strong backing.N.B make sure the tiles are not covered in oil as this will ruin adhesion..At this stage you can tile away as normal.. Enjoy
2007-06-11 06:17:56 · answer #10 · answered by JOHN F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋