In fact pros do it all the time.
Tiling over existing floor tiles youtube.
To install ceramic tile over wood the wood surface must be structurally sound enough to support the weight of the tile.
Tile on tile or as i say it.
Tiling over tile is usually a much easier and cheaper solution than pulling up your original tiles and re tiling your floor or wall.
This assumes that the floor underneath is solid concrete and that there are no cracks in the existing tile indicating underlying problems in the concrete.
The result of this type of installation is especially dramatic if you re changing to a larger size tile as we are in this kitchen.
Vinyl plank wood floor placed directly over a tile floor without a subfloor no ripping out tiles or tearing up an existing floor.
1 year later this is how i.
One advantage of doing this is that it is time saving.
You do not have to allot work hours to pull up the existing tiles which means the tiling work can be finished much faster and all without the big mess.
Installing over wood.
Tile can even be installed over an existing tile floor.
And it lasts for 20 years.
Chipboard cushioned vinyl flooring particle boards of any type oriented strand board osb interior grade plywood tongue and groove planking and hardwood floors are unsuitable substrates for direct installation of ceramic tile.
Tiling over an uneven surface will give you less than stellar results so level out any globs of dried grout with a sander and secure loose tiles with fresh tile adhesive before beginning the project.