Can I lay new ceramic tile over existing ceramic tile?
I have heard that if you use acid to etch the old tile, you can do this. Is it true.
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DeaDenD
on November 30th, -0001
sure, if you want a broken cracked mess of a floor
WellBalanced
on November 30th, -0001
You CAN. I consider it better to take up the old tile.
You also have to watch where it might interfere with door gaps or under toilet flanges, etc.
Eclipse
on November 30th, -0001
If the existing tile is secure then you can either acid etch or even key the old tile surface with an angle grinder and you will get good adhesion of the new tile and end up with a great looking result.
The best way is still to break up the old tiles and if required re-screed or re-level the exposed floor surface before laying the new tiles
Loveatfirstsight
on November 30th, -0001
nooooooooooo, pull the old up. dont be lazy
EyeSpy
on November 30th, -0001
Actually my friend tried this…Dont do it!
After unsuccessfully making a go of this
it cost him more money, fixing the problem and more time then he had. Seriously Bad idea. Call your local carpet, tile company and ask them what the best way would be. Usually they are very helpful.
Goldriver
on November 30th, -0001
Yes, I have done this with great success. No need to acid etch. I just cleaned the floor real good before I did it. It still looks great 10 years later.
LadderToHeaven
on November 30th, -0001
I most definitely would not lay ceramic on top of ceramic. If you are going to all that work, take the old ceramic up first and do it right the first time.
pickapepper
on November 30th, -0001
That wouldn’t be a good idea if the old tile isn’t in good condition. I think it would be smarter to take the old tile out. That way the new tile won’t start crackin in a couple weeks. But if the old tile is in good condition you might be able to use the acid to etch the old tile and the new tile wouldn’t break.But the best thing to do is take the old tile out before you put the new tile down.
GiddyUp
on November 30th, -0001
if it was me id take up the old ones first