Tile on tile or as i say it.
Can you put tile over tile floor.
It avoids the time consuming messy tear out process.
Grind them down with a grinder.
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Removing existing tile before installing new tile is recommended however sometimes old tile can be very difficult or almost impossible to remove.
Lay a level on the old tile and mark any high spots.
Otherwise the excess weight can cause structural issues.
Also keep in mind that it s best not to lay heavy new tile over existing tile floors unless the foundation beneath both is concrete.
Press the tile onto the floor.
Tile can even be installed over an existing tile floor.
You can lay new ceramic tile right over the old using the prep techniques we show here.
Roughen the tile with 80 grit sandpaper.
As long as your new tiles have a solid foundation you can use this technique for a faster refresh.
These 8 tiles not only date the room but the excessive darker grout lines can actually make the room seem smaller than it actually is.
The result of this type of installation is especially dramatic if you re changing to a larger size tile as we are in this kitchen.