I m about to install ceramic tile on a concrete floor of a 40 year old house.
Can i tile over concrete.
Tile cannot be attached directly to painted concrete as the thin set will not adhere well to the paint.
However if you can t remove the old surface or otherwise decide to install over it lay a backer board with thin set over the old surface to serve as your new subfloor material.
Wanting to put porcelain tiles over it and live in midwest so there are cold winters.
Otherwise the excess weight can cause structural issues.
Using an acid based cleaner or deep cleaner of your choice clean the concrete and allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Tile on tile or as i say it.
As long as you inspect the surface and follow the proper procedure the project should go smoothly.
And it lasts for 20 years.
This is a diy endeavor and i don t have the extra money to install the expensive membrane that i should use.
How to lay porcelain tile over a concrete floor.
We are wanting to tile over a concrete pad 26 years old and have stained and then painted over the years.
Are my new tiles going to crack.
Concrete floors are durable and easy to clean but not very attractive.
Also keep in mind that it s best not to lay heavy new tile over existing tile floors unless the foundation beneath both is concrete.
Having trouble removing all of the paint layer on top of the stain.
Examine the floor and see if there.
Concrete provides one of the most stable working platforms in the world and is the preferred foundation layer for a ceramic or porcelain tile.
Cracks and gaps can be filled with portland cement based fillers.
Or does it have to be completely free of paint before tiling.
One of the first steps in refinishing a basement or turning a garage.
Installing over existing vinyl.
Is this a problem.
Install tile over cracked concrete floor use a membrane.
Installing ceramic tiles over concrete can help to create a more inviting indoor or outdoor living space.
Laying down tiles on walls can give your home a new fresh look.
The safest way to approach questionable concrete is not to cover it over with cbus but to fix the concrete.
The concrete floor has cracks in it.