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.
yes, but it will slide over the years so I would not
The best way to repair particle board sub-flooring is to cut out the bad spot and replace with new board. You can only use vinyl and self stick tile over particle board. Ceramic tile cannot because the moisture in the thin-sets will break down the particle board.
Yes, it must be a glue down wood or a floating wood floor.
In California, a contractor's license is typically required to install tile and wood flooring if the total cost of labor and materials exceeds $500. This means that anyone performing this work for hire must have a valid California contractor's license, specifically a C-15 flooring and floor covering license. However, homeowners can install flooring in their own homes without a license. It's always advisable to check local regulations, as requirements may vary by city or county.
Absolutely, but you have to be aware that it will raise your floor level and you might have a problem with door jambs and levels of flooring from one from room to another.
yes, but it will slide over the years so I would not
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
Yes, but I wouldn't recommend it. You will regret it later. Tile needs a cement base to adhere to. A wooden base is not good for ceramic tiles. I have seen tile floors where people have tiled over the wood. The tiles are loose, cracked and unlevel. The grout is coming out and water seeps through the floor.
To install tile on a wood floor, first ensure the wood floor is clean and level. Apply a layer of cement backer board over the wood floor to create a stable surface for the tile. Use thin-set mortar to adhere the tiles to the backer board, spacing them evenly. Allow the mortar to dry before grouting the tiles. Seal the grout to protect it from stains and moisture.
Yes on wood, no on smooth solid concrete
Ceramic tile wood offers the aesthetic appeal of wood flooring with the durability and easy maintenance of ceramic tile. It is resistant to scratches, stains, and water damage, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms. Additionally, ceramic tile wood is more cost-effective and environmentally friendly compared to traditional hardwood flooring.
Wood ceramic tile flooring offers the aesthetic appeal of wood with the durability and easy maintenance of ceramic tile. It is resistant to scratches, stains, and water damage, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms. Additionally, wood ceramic tile flooring is more affordable than hardwood flooring and can be installed in a variety of patterns and designs to suit your home decor.
Try rubbing the stain off with mineral spirits or paint thinner first. If that doesn't work, you may have to try a chemical stripper that removes the type of finish you applied to your wood floors. Generally, they won't damage the glazing on ceramic tiles, but they may strip color from your grout so be careful.
Ceramic tiles are normally laid on a cement base. If the floor has any flexibility at all, the tiles will wind up cracking. But if you do have to install tiles on top of wood, then yes, the wood has to be sealed because the grout is mixed with water, which can damage unsealed wood.
Cant must use under lament like cement board or detra soils wood moves to much
Ceramic tile is easy to clean, and pretty heat resistant. It does heat up quite well if the sauna is really well, so that it's hot to walk on the floor, but doesn't affect the temperature of the sauna as much as the stove (kiuas) does.
For example a metallic foil, a ceramic tile, a piece of wood, etc.