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Thread: Floor tiling over tiling
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25th March 2008, 08:58 PM #1
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Floor tiling over tiling
I have been told that it is possible to tile over existing tiles, without having to remove them
I have a bathroom and laundry floor tiled in very strong colours, that are not restful to my soul.
Is tiling over tiling a job for an amateur, or should it be left to the professionals?
Removing the existing tiles would be a pain because there are toilets, vanities etc, and because the tiles are on a bed of mortar over 20 mm thick (maybe to get fall to the wastes)
Any help greatly appreciated
Mark
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25th March 2008, 09:43 PM #2
Hi again, mate.
If the current tiles are well stuck, should work OK if a couple of other things:
- The change in floor height won't cause dramas
- You use an underlayment between the layers of tiles (like Ditra) to give a flat surface
- Your floor can stand the additional weight (on a slab, no worries; over stumps, better check your joists)
Cheers,
Bob
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25th March 2008, 10:05 PM #3
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Thanks Bob,
Yes, its a slab.
No, the height wont be a problem, except toilet and vanity will be effectively lower.
Does one need to prepare the existing tiles before laying the cement for the Ditra?
Ciao
Mark
I Googled Ditra, and saw an interesting video about it on U-tube
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