It depends on the condition, material and surface of the laminate. A linolium floor, for example, is soft composition with a textured surface. This makes a horrible foundation for ceramic tile, giving room to crack the grout between tiles. A hardwood-type laminate is smoother and harder which is a better foundation. That said, the best thing to do is rip the laminate out and start fresh.
NO, this should not be done . Ceramic flooring needs a solid base
No, laminate is floating type of floor installed over an insulation pad. Hardwood floor has to be nailed, stapled or glued to the subfloor. If you do manage to install hardwood on top of laminate sooner or later your Laminate floor will expand due to high temperature or humidity and it will create gaps between hardwood planks.
Yes. You should use a good quality underlay with it though to reduce the noise of the laminate knocking on the tiles.
yes
Yes, you can install a laminate floor system over existing hardwood floors. Just be sure that the existing hardwood is pretty smooth or the hump in the floor will transfer through. You must use a vapor barrier over your existing hardwood to reduce sound as well as moister transfere between two floor systems. Be sure to let your new floor acclimate to your room temp. for at least 48 hrs. this is especially important if you are installing floor in the winter.
Hardwood, carpet, laminate, ceramic tile, vinyl flooring. the list goes on.
No. You have to glue your linoleum on the hard surface, but Laminate is a floating floor and always move.
You can glue the tile down, only concern is there enough room for the door to clear the tile?
If it sits over a cement floor, then no. If it is a nailed down floor, then you can, but you still have to install a cement board.
No, ceramic tile needs a firm subfloor, without movement, and one not prone to moisture. Laminate is none of those.
take the doors off and then install them after floor in down
No, laminate is floating type of floor installed over an insulation pad. Hardwood floor has to be nailed, stapled or glued to the subfloor. If you do manage to install hardwood on top of laminate sooner or later your Laminate floor will expand due to high temperature or humidity and it will create gaps between hardwood planks.
No, Wilsonart does not provide waterproof laminate floor tiles for the bathroom instead they offer porcelain and ceramic tiles with the ratings of PEI 4 and 5 that are completely water resistant.