How Do You Install Tile Over Existing Tile?
It is possible to lay ceramic tile over a previous tile installation as long as the additional elevation in your floor or wall is something that you are able to work with. However, you cannot lay tile over tile unless the underlying tile is in good condition. Tile depends on a sturdy substrate, and if you are laying tile over tiles that are cracking, buckling or are loose, this will affect the integrity of the new layer of tile. If your existing floor is in good condition, the process of laying the tile is no different than if you were installing it on a subfloor, but the existing tile needs to be prepared so that the adhesive that you apply to it will form a strong bond. Clean the surface of the old tile of any debris. Sand the surface of the tile in order to aid the adhesion of the new tile to this surface. Use the sander with the 80-grit sandpaper to rough the surface of the tile. Sweep and clean the surface to remove any dust caused by the sanding. Find the center of the room. To d
