Tile over existing ceramic tile

03-25-2012, 08:40 PM	#1
jgb29 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 2	Tile over existing ceramic tile I am in the process of remodeling and have glossy ceramic tile in the kitchen. Can I tile over this tile or do I have to remove it? Note: Existing flooring- Slab on grade/Glossy Ceramic Tile Not worried about heights, they are ok.

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03-26-2012, 07:30 AM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,294	Tile over existing ceramic tile It would be best to remove the tile. However you can tile over existing tile---scarify the old tile--an angle grinder with 36 grit paper works well vacuum and set using a two part thinset-http://www.diychatroom.com/f80/mud-what-77763/ __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

03-26-2012, 08:39 AM	#3
jgb29 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 2	Tile over existing ceramic tile Thanks Mike! Some places have said that you should not tile over glossy finished tiles others said its fine.

03-26-2012, 08:43 AM	#4
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,294	Tile over existing ceramic tile If you mix your own modified thinset you will be fine---Kerabond and keralastic is a good example. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

03-26-2012, 12:50 PM	#5
Blondesense Stuck in the 70's     Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: south central Missouri Posts: 1,806	Tile over existing ceramic tile Edited: Oops, never mind. Didn't read original post correctly.