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Discuss self level in the Tile Adhesive, Grout and Substrate Preparation at TilersForums; hi lads im looking for a bit for a few tips havent posted on here for a while i have given up the tiling for a factory job worse luck.anyway ...
          
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    hi lads im looking for a bit for a few tips havent posted on here for a while i have given up the tiling for a factory job worse luck.anyway i need to do my kitchen floor and the old tiles have been down years would you recomend pulling the old ones up or self level over the top the current tiles are very uneven any help would be much appreciated

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    id pull them up pal and self level,also what is under the tiles....concrete or floorboards????

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    havent posted on here for a while
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    suppose it depends on if they are well fitted and not loose etc. if there is no issue on height i would say leave them be. why self level over them, not necessary i dont think.

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    Deffo pull them up and re-tile...

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    yes, I'd be pulling up and start afresh too

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    Are they solid and well fixed - don't have to be level - just solid!

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    would pull them up,it's your house and if you decide to change them then it's 2 leafs to pull up
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