TILING OVER TILE??
we are changing the tile on our bathroom floor–it’s in good shape, but we hate the color. my tiler wants to lay the new tile over the existing tile, rather than tear up what is already there. does this make any sense? are there any dangers? thank you.
we are changing the tile on our bathroom floor–it’s in good shape, but we hate the color.
my tiler wants to lay the new tile over the existing tile, rather than tear up what is already there. does this make any sense? are there any dangers? thank you.
I agree with tomgee. I’ve had to rip out someone else’s lazy work too many times.
And Melissa, what makes you such an unhappy person? Seriously, seek help. Just because you come from a family of contractors doesn’t make them GOOD contractors. FYI, my husband is an anal structural engineer and I’ve learned everything I know from him.
its moronic to put tile over tile because you are basically sticking it to the next guy. Down the road someone will have to rip out two or three layers of tile when they want to redo the bathroom. Its just irresponsible and typical of the “quick and dirty” mentality. When renovating properly its always best to go back to the bones and rebuild.
Only SLIME will tile over tile. ITs lazy and irresponsible causing more work for the next person. Someone in the building trades that just want to make a quick buck tell you its fine. Coz they can get in and out quicker.
ONLY tile over if it is stable…
What are you going to lose….1/2″ in height?
You’re only going over it once…maybe twice…believe me….floor joists can handle the MINUTELY extra weight ..
and yes…you ARE a moron…and most likely NOT a contractor…
I’ve always taken the tile up. Here are my concerns about tiling over existing tile….
1. If the original tile isn’t completely stable, it could cause cracking.
2. You lose height.
3. You’re weighing down your joists. Imagine if you just kept doing this over the years.
But I guess I’m just a moron.
How many people who say it’s not fine to tile over existing tile even know ANYTHING about the building trades?…..morons
no its not fine to lay new tile on top of old tile.
It’s fine to lay new tile on top of old SO LONG AS the existing tile is stable.
But there are major issues presented by this. Will this push your door saddle up so high that you’ll trip over it and/or the door won’t close? Will your toilet bolts still be long enough?
Be sure the fixtures will still fit in the space. If you have an old sink with fixed lines (no speedys) this is an issue.
I work in construction…as does most of my family…and the consensus is..if the floor is stable…you can go right over it…just be sure to scuff up the tile with a coarse grit sandpaper…and NO mastic!!!!!!!!