I've just moved into a new (to me) condo which has laminate flooring throughout. I'd like to lay some ceramic tiles in the kitchen area but don't really want the hassle of taking up the old laminate flooring.

My questions therefore:

Can it be done?

if so, what do I need to do to prepare the laminate flooring to accept the ceramic tiles? Sanding, bonding etc

What adhesive will best suit the job?

Other watch outs?

Thanks in advance

My mum and dad did this back in the UK several years ago and it worked really well.

All I know is that they used an excellent tiler and a specialist flexible tile cement.

Don't do it, the laminate is not stuck to the floor, there will be too much movement.

better to lift the laminate as it can cause the tiles to pop off if there is any movement in it plus I am not sure if you can get the good rubberised glue here, everything seems to be cement based from all the places I have been. Up to you but could work out expensive if the laminate job isnt all the professional/good.

Tiles on top of tiles, no problem. Tiles on top of laminate, BIG problem.

Thanks all.

Sounds like the laminate has to come up.

Laminate is only laid on top of a thin layer of foam - not nailed or glued down, so should be easy to lift up.

Just make sure you cut through in a (very) neat line where you want the tile to end / laminate begin.

Thanks. Sound advice

No no no at best the grout lines will crack.

Sounds like another question that I had come across - Can I paint over wallpaper?

Sounds like another question that I had come across - Can I paint over wallpaper?

Yes, you can. No, you should not.

Can I lay ceramic tiles on top of wood ?

After sanding pergola floor, prior to polyurethaning, I don't want to have to do it again every year !

Can I lay ceramic tiles on top of wood ?

After sanding pergola floor, prior to polyurethaning, I don't want to have to do it again every year !

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You should have bought wood effect ceramic tiles.

Can I lay ceramic tiles on top of wood ?

After sanding pergola floor, prior to polyurethaning, I don't want to have to do it again every year !

floor.png

You should have bought wood effect ceramic tiles.

Woulda, coulda, or shoulda.

That doesn't answer the question does it or are you just trying to raise your post count ?

Can I lay ceramic tiles on top of wood ?

After sanding pergola floor, prior to polyurethaning, I don't want to have to do it again every year !

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Is there any deflection in the wooden floor, if yes then no to tiling on top.

Steve's correct...any deflection at all.....which there most times is with wood.

On examining the pic maybe you could take out every Nth bit of wood and stuff some mortar underneath it all to STOP any movement. Should be quick.

Can I lay ceramic tiles on top of wood ?

After sanding pergola floor, prior to polyurethaning, I don't want to have to do it again every year !

floor.png

You should have bought wood effect ceramic tiles.

Woulda, coulda, or shoulda.

That doesn't answer the question does it or are you just trying to raise your post count ?

And i thought you were being sarcastic with such a silly question.

Well so was I.

Post count? Whats all that about.