How Do You Install Tile Over Tile?
Yes, you can install tile over tile. Removing old tile can cause damage to the wall and create more work than just installing tile over tile. Depending on where you want to install the tile will determine what you need to do to prepare the surface for re-tiling. These guidelines and a few tips will help your job of installing tile over tile go much easier. Inspect the tile floor and make sure there are no loose tiles; the existing tile must be in good shape for re-tiling. Clean the tile thoroughly to remove any wax or build-ups on the tile floor. Scuff or sand the tile to make the surface a little rough; this helps the new tile bond to the old tile. Rinse the floor after it has been sanded to remove any dusty particles. Apply a floor leveler to the whole surface of the floor. If you have a raised area, begin there and work your way outwards in a circular motion. The floor leveler will fill in previous grout lines and make the floor level for the tile over tile application. Floor levele
