If the tiles are down tight and the added height wont bother you, it is fine to go over the tile with carpet glued down or over pad.
The installers will hate setting the tackstrip, but it is part of the job.. you are good to go.
No. Carpet that is to be glued down must have a clean, smooth and sound surface prior to installation. It is necessary to remove the existing carpet before installing the new. Scrape away any old adhesives best as possible, vacuum, use a premimum adhesive or contact adhesive, and press the new carpet into the adhesive to get a good transfer.
with a hammer and chisel
Yes, but the walls of the hole may contaminate the cement. Mixing the cement may be very hard, and precarious. Further, you may not be able to remove all the cement from the hold afterwards. It is more advisable to use a cement-mixer.
Use petrol or paint tinner...
To remove cement from a metal doorframe, start by using a plastic putty knife or scraper to gently chip away the cement without scratching the metal. If the cement is stubborn, you can soak it with water to soften it or use a mixture of vinegar and water for a more effective solution. For tougher spots, a wire brush or sandpaper can be used, but be careful to avoid damaging the frame. Finally, clean the area with water and dry it thoroughly to prevent rust.
If the carpet glue is dense enough to affect your tile cement then you should remove it by sanding. -If it's only sparse then it won't matter.
To clean carpet laid on cement, start by vacuuming thoroughly to remove dirt and debris. Then, spot clean any stains with a carpet cleaner or a mixture of water and mild detergent. You can also use a steam cleaner to deep clean the carpet and remove ingrained dirt. Allow the carpet to dry completely before walking on it.
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
mold from wool carpet
Scrape off carefully with a very sharp craft knife with blade held almost parallel to the floor.
It is possible but I would not reccomend it. If possible remove the old tile before laying the new tile. If you want to avoid removing the old tile you can lay a cement board over the old tile before installing the new tile.
It makes a better finished product to remove the old flooring first.
You can either remove your carpet and add a new one, or wash the carpet
To remove ceramic tile flooring, you can start by using a chisel and hammer to break the tiles and then pry them up. Next, remove the adhesive underneath using a scraper or chisel. Finally, clean the subfloor thoroughly before installing new flooring.
Rent a large floor sander, use rough (36 or 48) sandpaper and wear a good mask -it will make lots of dust.
Remove the adhesive.
To effectively remove carpet from your floor, start by cutting the carpet into manageable sections, then pull it up along with the padding underneath. Use a carpet knife or utility knife to cut the carpet, and a pry bar or pliers to pull it up. Be careful of any tack strips or staples that may be holding the carpet in place. Dispose of the old carpet properly and clean the floor thoroughly before installing new flooring.