oddperson
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#29578 2008-01-30 09:29 GMT |
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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
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#29579 2008-01-30 09:31 GMT |
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sure, if you want a broken cracked mess of a floor
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WellBalanced
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#29580 2008-01-30 09:33 GMT |
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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. |
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Eclipse
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#29581 2008-01-30 09:34 GMT |
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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 |
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Loveatfirstsight
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#29582 2008-01-30 09:36 GMT |
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nooooooooooo, pull the old up. dont be lazy
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EyeSpy
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#29583 2008-01-30 09:42 GMT |
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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. |
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Goldriver
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#29584 2008-01-30 09:56 GMT |
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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.
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LadderToHeaven
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#29585 2008-01-30 09:57 GMT |
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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.
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pickapepper
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#29586 2008-01-30 10:03 GMT |
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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.
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GiddyUp
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#29587 2008-01-30 10:43 GMT |
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if it was me id take up the old ones first
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