Griffo63 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) 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. Edited April 6, 2015 by apetley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Don't do it, the laminate is not stuck to the floor, there will be too much movement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Tiles on top of tiles, no problem. Tiles on top of laminate, BIG problem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo63 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Thanks all. Sounds like the laminate has to come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikecwm Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) 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. Edited April 12, 2015 by mikecwm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo63 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks. Sound advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeryble Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 No no no at best the grout lines will crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Sounds like another question that I had come across - Can I paint over wallpaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Sounds like another question that I had come across - Can I paint over wallpaper? Yes, you can. No, you should not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 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 Is there any deflection in the wooden floor, if yes then no to tiling on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeryble Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) 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. Edited April 26, 2015 by cheeryble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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