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You could but it's not advisable

Wall tile adhesive is thicker so it won't run down the wall and the tiles are less likely to slip

ANS 2 - I have done this a few times. If you use tile spacers, no problem.

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What is the difference between a wall tile and a floor tile?

wall tiles are used on walls. floor tiles are used on floors. if you want to interchange. you can make the wall tile as floor tile and vice-versa


Should you install ceramic floor or wall tiles first?

Having tiles untold bathrooms I always do the floor LAST this saves dropping tiles etc on to the nice new expensive tile. However, when tiling the walls first leave out the bottom row of wall tile (here you can place your straight edge datum, put in the floor tile then set that last row of wall tile and leave a 1/8" gap between the floor and wall tiles and fill with same water proof grout as the floor tiles have


Can you stick ceramic wall tiles on to ceamic wall tiles?

No, the adhesive won't hold.


Can you use wall tile grout on floor tiles?

You can. It is less gritty but it works. Edit - While this is true, it's important to understand the wall grout is designed for thinner grout lines, so if you use it on the floor, make sure your grout lines are thin. Otherwise, the grout will crack.


Can you use wall tiles on the floor?

Generally no. Wall tile are often made of material with low PSI ratings. These ratings tell how much pressure per square inch a flooring can with stand. Being made to go on the wall, they only need to be of marginal strength. This isn't always true, but that said, 95% of the time, wall tile cannot be put on the floor. Not reccommended. It typically wont handle the traffic, and will end up cracking on you Not really as wall tiles are usually highly glazed and would be VERY slippy if they get wet, there also usually a different clay background and not designed to be stood on. Hope this helps

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What is the difference between a wall tile and a floor tile?

wall tiles are used on walls. floor tiles are used on floors. if you want to interchange. you can make the wall tile as floor tile and vice-versa


What is the ingredient of tile adhesive?

There are many kinds of tile adhesive and you don't specify which . However most are basically of two kinds - Very fine Portland cement with additives, used mainly for stone or ceramic floor tiles and a type of modified latex for ceramic wall tiles.


Can you use wall tile adhesive on floor tiles?

YesANS 2 - I would only do that as a repair or an emergency. Floor tiles generally need a heavier and denser glue as they are being walked on - wall tile has no such stresses. ( -I have done lots of both types )


Can you use wall tile grout on floors?

Tiles used on floors tend to be thicker than wall tiles. Also, floor tiles are subjected to flexing as people walk over them. Therefore, if floor tiling a wooden floor, use a flexible cement adhesive and grout designed to give and take without cracking.


Should you install ceramic floor or wall tiles first?

Having tiles untold bathrooms I always do the floor LAST this saves dropping tiles etc on to the nice new expensive tile. However, when tiling the walls first leave out the bottom row of wall tile (here you can place your straight edge datum, put in the floor tile then set that last row of wall tile and leave a 1/8" gap between the floor and wall tiles and fill with same water proof grout as the floor tiles have


What adhesive will stick ceramic wall tiles to bonding coat plaster?

A tile mastic such as Mapei Ecobond. See the tile aisle in Rona or Home Depot for this product.


How would you install ceramic tile the right way?

You need to measure your wall/floor accurately to work out the square footage of tiles needed. Your tile supplier will be able to work this out for you if you take along your measurements. Your walls/floor will then need to be clean and free of old tile adhesive. You may need to install a new hardboard floor to cover old floorboards. Use a spirit level then starting from the longest straightest part begin to install your tiles. You will need an adhesive suitable to the weight of the tile you are using, a tile cutter to cut tiles to fit odd gaps and grout to finish off the joints between the tiles. Use spacers to ensure that the tiles are laid out evenly. A good DIY book will have all the information you need to make a good job of this task.


Can you stick ceramic wall tiles on to ceamic wall tiles?

No, the adhesive won't hold.


Can you use floor tile on the wall on top of old 4x4 tile?

I wouldn't recommend it. Most wall tiles are very smooth and wouldn't have any grit for the thin-set to adhere to.


What is the tile piece that connects wall tile to floor tile?

Tile trim is the piece that joins two tiled portions that are parallel to one another, such as a wall and a floor. This group of tile trim corner pieces highlights a particularly challenging installation site and offers some very lovely possibilities.


Can you tile over wall tiles?

It is best to remove the wall tiles. You need a flat service and a lot of times old tile will not be perfectly flat. If you remove the tiles you will have a good base to tile on. If you don't want to remove the tiles you may be able to add a backer board on top of the old tile and then tile on that.


What is a good adhesive for ceramic tiles?

You should not adhere tile on top of tile. It is much better to rip it up and install on a secure surface and make sure it is smooth level. If you find yourself in a situation where you can not/should not remove the tile (e.g. if there is asbestos tile underneath or if there is a radiant heat systems under and you don't want to risk breaking/puncturing it), then the alternative is to pour 1/2" (or more) of self leveling cement and then install on top of that.