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Jay060
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Username: Jay060
Post Number: 94
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 2, 2005 - 11:19 am: | 
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Can ceramic tile be installed over existing ceramic tile? What options are there for my kitchen floor without the mess and expense of removing the existing tile (besides laminite flooring). Thanks. |
kathy
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Username: Kathy
Post Number: 1034
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 2, 2005 - 4:30 pm: |
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Ceramic tile can be installed over existing ceramic; I know because in a house we once owned, the builder installed the wrong color tiles in the bathrooms and instead of removing them from the floors, they installed a second layer.
That being said, ceramic tile is very heavy and in a room that wasn't originally designed for a ceramic floor (an old-house kitchen probably was not), even one layer of ceramic is iffy and a second layer could be a problem. You might need to reinforce the floor joists. |
rssounds
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Username: Rssounds
Post Number: 326
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 2, 2005 - 8:56 pm: |
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I installed new tile in a bathroom over an existing tile floor in an apartment we own. If your existing structure can support the added weight (which if it is an older house I wouldn't try it) you should first score the existing tile (very dusty and messy) and then use an epoxy thinset to set the new tile. You should also consider the new floor will affect doors and potential access to cabinets and appliances as you will raise the floor height by around 1/2 inch.
For example, if your dishwasher or fridge was installed on top of the old floor (or worse, the appliance rests on the sub-floor) you may not have the clearance to remove the appliance after adding the new floor.
Post some pics and a few more details about the project. There are plenty of DIY's who can offer their opinion, but we need a few more details.
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