Adhesive Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles

Diy doctor has pieced together a tiling tool kit that covers all eventualities.

Adhesive tiles over ceramic tiles.

Spread a bed of strong adhesive such as portland cement or the adhesive recommended by the new tile manufacturer over the existing tiles. May 14 2013 5 hi tired tiler i done this recently at customers request i used tilemaster primeplus tilemaster trade fast flex adhesive. Whether wall or floor tile that tile needs to thoroughly stick to its base surface demands placed on tile adhesive are both extensive and steep. Over time the vinyl will sink or be pressed down into the contour of these depressions telescoping the grout joints from the ceramic tile installation all the way up through the vinyl tiles.

Complete adhesive coverage is critical on large tiles 12 in. It must be easy to work with and it must adequately fill in gaps between the tile and the substrate. Skim over the tiles evenly using a flexi adhesive wait until dry then give a light rub over with an abrasive or use a scraper to take of any lumps. If the grout lines in the ceramic tile are deep you ll see and feel them under sheet flooring and if you choose to install preglued vinyl tiles they won t stick.

Non slip tile adhesive is good to use tiling over tiles. Choose your ceramic tiling tools. The problem with peel and stick tile over ceramic tile is unevenness. If you don t fill in the grout lines in the ceramic tile first you will end up with irregularities in your peel and stick vinyl tile like the one near the center of this picture.

The main caveat is that all vinyl formats call for a smooth subfloor including sheet vinyl vinyl tile and luxury vinyl planks and tiles. Although ceramic tile is not the ideal surface on which to install vinyl peel stick we have had plenty of customers who have dobe this successfully. Or larger and even more important when you re tiling over tile. Otherwise you do.

Some installers prefer to flatback each tile with the flat edge of the trowel before applying the tile to the combed thin set. The float for example is one of the least expensive you can buy. Tile adhesive is expected to hold the tile in place not just for years but for decades without fail. Installing over wood.

To install ceramic tile over wood the wood surface must be structurally sound enough to support the weight of the tile. Proceed to tile the floor as you normally would. Others prefer to use a larger notched trowel 1 2 x 1 2 in to apply the thin set. The ceramic tiles have a bit of a curved edge and the grout lays lower than the tiles themselves.