I want place new tile over existing tile for my hearth. I have a 1920's home, the existing tile cannot be removed because that is all there is there. I am extending the tile out onto the old hardwood about 6". do I need backer board to do this? I don't want to put it down because we upgraded to a sealed gas fireplace and I would have to adjust the height of it if I place the backer board- I would only have to slightly adjust the hieght of the front facing without the backer board. If I don't put the backer down will my new tile crack?
The tile is sitting on a concrete base. If you want to extend the tile, you need to extend the concrete base or something of equal structural value.
The tiles will come off with a little effort. If you want the job to last, I suggest you expend the effort.
Ron
The tile is sitting on a concrete base. If you want to extend the tile, you need to extend the concrete base or something of equal structural value.
The tiles will come off with a little effort. If you want the job to last, I suggest you expend the effort...
Ron
There ya go.
Crossing over two different substrates using a single tile is probably a mistake.
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