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Can you lay tile over flake board?

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Yes, you can but you need to staple a mesh to it. Then fill the mesh with thin-set and let it dry before putting your tile down with thin-set.

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Can you lay ceramic tiles over vinel tiles?

It is possible but I would not reccomend it. If possible remove the old tile before laying the new tile. If you want to avoid removing the old tile you can lay a cement board over the old tile before installing the new tile.


Do you have to do anything special when laying tile over tile?

The first thing you want to do is be sure that the original tile is secure and even. If it is loose, or uneven the new tile may pop out or crack under normal wear and tear. If it is uneven or unsecure you can lay a sub-floor to give the new tile a even base.


How to lay tile over hardwood floor?

You should not tile on top of a hardwood floor. If you do, it will crack as the wood underneath will expand and contract throughout the seasons. Instead you should be installing on top of some sort of concrete floor. You could either add mud/self leveling mix or cement board. You may also want to remove the hardwood first, if you can.


How do you lay tile?

Watch Better homes and gardens stupid!


Do you lay tile before or after trim?

Generally you would put the trim on after the tile is done. Especially if you are laying ceramic tile and need a mud base or cement board. If the room connects to another without tile, I would do the trim first. For example, the kitchen has tile and it flows directly to the dining room that has wood down and won't be replaced. If you put the trim down after the tile, the trim in the kitchen will be at least 3/4" taller then the dining room. This is only an issue when you have a really open floor plan.

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Can you lay ceramic tiles over vinel tiles?

It is possible but I would not reccomend it. If possible remove the old tile before laying the new tile. If you want to avoid removing the old tile you can lay a cement board over the old tile before installing the new tile.


If there is a wooden sub-floor with linoleum over it can you put ceramic tile over this right now there is carpet over the linoleum?

you have to pull the linoleum up to lay tile. . .i would suggest a cement backer board over the existing plywood also


Is it necessary to lay backer board before you lay ceramic tile on the floor?

Yes on wood, no on smooth solid concrete


Can you tile over floor boards?

Yes but lay the recommended underlay first!


Can you put tile over tile on a shower wall?

no the tiles have too smooth of a finish and other tile will not stick to them need to remove old tiles and then lay new


Can you put ceramic tile over ceramic tile?

You can, but you want to be sure the ceramic tile is not cracked or broken, make sure it is even, and not loose. It is reccomended that you you always remove any old tile before tiling. You can always lay a subfloor on top of the old tile to ensure your new tile was crack or pop out.


Is there an online course to learn how to lay tile?

Youtube is a great place to go to find instructions on how to lay tile.


Can you lay ceramic tile over existing tile?

yes. Clean tile with a commercial degreaser. scar the surface with a hand sander. mop with clean water, and let dry. Install with fortified thinset.


Can you lay cermic tile over laminate floating floor?

No, ceramic tile needs a firm subfloor, without movement, and one not prone to moisture. Laminate is none of those.


Can you lay a penny floor over laminate?

I'm guessing that you mean penny round tile. If so, no should never lay this over a laminate floor. Laminate floors are floating, so they move and your tile/grout will crack. You are also not supposed tile on top of any form of wood (laminate is recycled hardwood), because it expands and contracts so it will also cause the tile and grout to crack. You should remove the laminate. And then install on top of either smooth concrete, level it or add in cement board. If, however, you actually mean vinyl, then it depends the condition of the vinyl. It's usually better to remove it, but you might be able to get instead pour 1/2 self leveling cement or put cement board on top and then install. Your floor should be smooth and level before installing the tile.


Do you need a license to lay tile in Wyoming?

No


Do you have to do anything special when laying tile over tile?

The first thing you want to do is be sure that the original tile is secure and even. If it is loose, or uneven the new tile may pop out or crack under normal wear and tear. If it is uneven or unsecure you can lay a sub-floor to give the new tile a even base.