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9 Responses to “Can I lay new ceramic tile over existing ceramic tile?”

1. Big Dave said:
   

   June 24th, 2009 at 1:05 am

   If the existing tile is secure then you can either acid etch or even key the old tile surface with an angle grinder and you will get good adhesion of the new tile and end up with a great looking result.

   The best way is still to break up the old tiles and if required re-screed or re-level the exposed floor surface before laying the new tiles

2. Mike S said:
   

   June 24th, 2009 at 1:05 am

   sure, if you want a broken cracked mess of a floor

3. Jay said:
   

   June 24th, 2009 at 1:05 am

   You CAN. I consider it better to take up the old tile.

   You also have to watch where it might interfere with door gaps or under toilet flanges, etc.

4. BEAUTY said:
   

   June 24th, 2009 at 1:05 am

   nooooooooooo, pull the old up. dont be lazy

5. Cora's Mom said:
   

   June 24th, 2009 at 1:05 am

   Actually my friend tried this…Dont do it!
   After unsuccessfully making a go of this
   it cost him more money, fixing the problem and more time then he had. Seriously Bad idea. Call your local carpet, tile company and ask them what the best way would be. Usually they are very helpful.

6. Just Me said:
   

   June 24th, 2009 at 1:05 am

   Yes, I have done this with great success. No need to acid etch. I just cleaned the floor real good before I did it. It still looks great 10 years later.

7. TM said:
   

   June 24th, 2009 at 1:05 am

   I most definitely would not lay ceramic on top of ceramic. If you are going to all that work, take the old ceramic up first and do it right the first time.

8. L. G said:
   

   June 24th, 2009 at 1:05 am

   That wouldn't be a good idea if the old tile isn't in good condition. I think it would be smarter to take the old tile out. That way the new tile won't start crackin in a couple weeks. But if the old tile is in good condition you might be able to use the acid to etch the old tile and the new tile wouldn't break.But the best thing to do is take the old tile out before you put the new tile down.

9. speedy said:
   

   June 24th, 2009 at 1:05 am

   if it was me id take up the old ones first

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