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Is it possible to install ceramic over vinyl floor tiles which is layedon a concrete substrate?
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Yes. The vinyl has to be specially cleaned and treated in order for the adhesive to stick. Special products and instructions are available at most home improvement stores.
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Can you install ceramic tile over stained concrete and if so what is the preparation for the existing concrete?
Bead blast or score the concrete first anything from a wire brush to a floor sander might work...be VERY CAREFUL with the dust though
What do ceramic tile contractors do?
Ceramic tile contractors install ceramic tile floors in any room of a house, and they are specialized and do a great job. They also install other types of tiles, such as ceramic wall tiles, and ceramic countertop tiles.
Concrete Sealer?
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Can you install ceramic tile on wood walls?
You would be wise to put fibrous cement sheeting on the walls first to give you a more reliable and uniform surface for fastening the tiles. tiles directly on to wood is risky to say the least.
Why would ceramic tile laid over concrete slab come up after a flood?
not the correct mortar used, or air gaps when flooring was laid and water seeped in. WHOA !! Think this through before taking any action!! Do Not go hiring an attorney or making a claim that the "Correct Mortar" was not used. That could lead to Months if not Years of litigation. Then you'll probably realize that no one will be able to Prove what happened and you've wasted a lot of time and money! A tile install is an Art Form practiced by any number of people, some of which don't understand the Science behind a good install. Mortar usually referred to as Thin Set is a cement based mixture of cement, fine sand as an aggregate and a pigment to the color of your choice. There are conditions that will compromise a mortar mix: too much or too little water, flash set, or holding the mixture too long before applying to the surfaces. This is the Art part. The installer needs to know what he's doing. The Science part involves achieving a good bond. You need a good bond between the concrete floor and the thin set and a good bond between the underneath side of the tile and the thin set. By virtue of the tile manufacturing process; in almost all cases the tile does not absorb mix water from the mortar and a good bond is fairly easy to obtain. [Need to make certain there is nothing on the underneath side of a tile to keep the mortar from bonding]. The concrete slab is porous and will absorb water from your thin set! This causes essential water in the mortar mix to wick into the concrete and not allow for complete hydration of the mortar mix and a questionable [at best] bond is formed. This will happen unless you waterproof the concrete substrate Before you attempt a tile install. A concrete slab that is not waterproofed will also expel chemicals from within the concrete slab that cause a dis-bond of the thin set. Alkali, efflorescence, saponification and alkali silica reactions in a concrete slab are all factors in breaking a bond. In your Flood, the concrete most assuredly absorbed Flood water and caused internal chemistry of your slab to come up to the surface that destroyed the bond. After you remove the tile and get an acceptable profile, Waterproof the concrete slab with a sealer that penetrates into the slab and fills the capillary voids with a solid material. Insist on a warranty for waterproofing by the product [15 years] and do not even consider a concrete sealer that allows for a re-application !! What happened to the first stuff we applied?? Obtaining a bond between cementitious materials is at best, tircky. It's impossible unless the host material is waterproofed!! That's the Science !
Can you install ceramic tile over stained concrete and if so what is the preparation for the existing concrete?
Bead blast or score the concrete first anything from a wire brush to a floor sander might work...be VERY CAREFUL with the dust though
What is the proper way to install teakwood flooring?
depends on the substrate, what you're installing the flooring on. You can glue it down if on concrete, nail it down if on wood, or even float it if on either.
Why would ceramic tile pop up a week after being installed?
it could be a number of things, premixed thinset, to much flex in the substrate, mixed thinset too thin, didnt seal grout "if in shower" where is the tile installed, what did you use to install it and how did you install it?
What do ceramic tile contractors do?
Ceramic tile contractors install ceramic tile floors in any room of a house, and they are specialized and do a great job. They also install other types of tiles, such as ceramic wall tiles, and ceramic countertop tiles.
Where can I learn to install ceramic tile?
You can learn how to install ceramic tile at your local Home Depot. They have classes for pretty much everything.
Can you install ceramic floor tile?
yes
How do you install ceramic tile over ceramic tile?
It is best to remove the vinyl tile. If it is not on cement and is on wood you can install cement backer board. Be sure to put thin set under the board. If you spend the money and time to install ceramic tile and the vinyl tile comes loose all that $ is down the drain What is the best tile cement to use and this cement tile can be installed on vinyl tile and install ceramic tile on it
How do you price of ceramic tile job?
You price a ceramic tile job by the square foot. This all depends on how much you have to install.
Can you install laminate over ceramic tile?
No, you should never do that, it will defeat the purpose of having ceramic tile and it does not look good.
Ceramic Tile?
form_title= Ceramic Tile form_header= Install ceramic tile in your home! Where would you like the ceramic tile installed?*= _ [50] Do you need the ceramic tile to be custom cut?*= () Yes () No () Not Sure What type of tile do you what installed?*= _ [50]
Where do you find a guide to install ceramic towel bars?
A guide to install a ceramic towel bar can most likely be found with the product when it is first purchased. Most products that require some kind of installation come with an instruction manual with support about how to install it.
Can you install ceramic tile over existing glass blocks?
Yes
