Can I frame over an existing tile floor?

stavpeter · 03-10-2010, 02:04 PM

Can I build a non load bearing partition wall to divide a large room with an existing tile floor (tile on concrete) without cutting out the tile? If so, how should the bottom plate be fastened to the tile floor? Tiles are 12x12. Fastening top plate not a problem. Thanks for any advice.

**oh'mike** · 03-10-2010, 07:17 PM

Either drill holes and use TAPCON screws or use liquid nails. I recently finished a basement that has hydronic heat---No holes in that concrete!!! Liquid nails did the job.--Mike--

tpolk · 03-10-2010, 07:24 PM

i agree with mike plus having a slight cushion between bottom plate and tile is a plus

firehawkmph · 03-10-2010, 07:29 PM

One other thing to add, place your tapcons in the mortar joints, it will be much easier to drill rather than drilling the tile.
Mike Hawkins

stavpeter · 03-10-2010, 10:02 PM

...tapcons in drilled holes thru mortar if possible it is. Will also put 1/8"x2" foam packing ribbon I have under bottom plate.

03-10-2010, 02:04 PM	#1
stavpeter Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Can I frame over an existing tile floor? Can I build a non load bearing partition wall to divide a large room with an existing tile floor (tile on concrete) without cutting out the tile? If so, how should the bottom plate be fastened to the tile floor? Tiles are 12x12. Fastening top plate not a problem. Thanks for any advice.

03-10-2010, 07:17 PM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,724	Can I frame over an existing tile floor? Either drill holes and use TAPCON screws or use liquid nails. I recently finished a basement that has hydronic heat---No holes in that concrete!!! Liquid nails did the job.--Mike--

03-10-2010, 07:24 PM	#3
tpolk Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: central virginia mountains Posts: 1,857	Can I frame over an existing tile floor? i agree with mike plus having a slight cushion between bottom plate and tile is a plus __________________ The older I get the better I was

03-10-2010, 07:29 PM	#4
firehawkmph Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,334	Can I frame over an existing tile floor? One other thing to add, place your tapcons in the mortar joints, it will be much easier to drill rather than drilling the tile. Mike Hawkins

03-10-2010, 10:02 PM	#5
stavpeter Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Can I frame over an existing tile floor? ...tapcons in drilled holes thru mortar if possible it is. Will also put 1/8"x2" foam packing ribbon I have under bottom plate.

Can I frame over an existing tile floor?