No, you should never do that, it will defeat the purpose of having ceramic tile and it does not look good.
You should NEVER install tile over laminate. Pull up the laminate (which is very easy) and install the appropriate subfloor, then install tile on that
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
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]
You price a ceramic tile job by the square foot. This all depends on how much you have to install.
Remove the laminate floor first
You should NEVER install tile over laminate. Pull up the laminate (which is very easy) and install the appropriate subfloor, then install tile on that
In my opinion, no it will swell.In my opinion, yes you can install laminate over tile if the tile is in good condition/stable and even. You would first put underlayment above the tile and then the laminate on top. (you always add underlayment before laminate). It is important, though, to make sure you have enough clearance for the doors (you may need to shave the doors). If it's a kitchen, you also want to make sure there is enough clearance for the appliances.
Yes, it is possible to install ceramic tile over existing ceramic tile, but it is important to ensure that the existing tile is in good condition and properly prepared before doing so. Proper surface preparation and adhesion are key to a successful installation.
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
No, ceramic tile needs a firm subfloor, without movement, and one not prone to moisture. Laminate is none of those.
Yes
Many things can go over ceramic with ease, but the "best" option is one which works in the room you're doing. For example, laminate flooring is most forgiving of the unevenness (groutlines) of ceramic tile and easiest to install - but I would not put laminate in a bathroom (it's not moisture resistant). For a bathroom, the best option over ceramic is sheet vinyl. Be sure to use leveling compound to smooth grout lines even with the surface of tiles first.
Yes. You should use a good quality underlay with it though to reduce the noise of the laminate knocking on the tiles.
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.
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]
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.
You can learn how to install ceramic tile at your local Home Depot. They have classes for pretty much everything.