Tiling my first kitchen floor

**Robb895** · 27-05-2009

Following a 9 week tiling course, I have been asked to look at a kitchen with a view to completely re-tiling the floor. The existing floor is laminate laid on top of a previous tile floor. A leak has ruined the laminate and the customer wants to remove the laminate and old tiles and have the floor completely re tiled.

My concerns are that removing old tiles from a wooden floor may be difficult without causing damage to the (floor boards). which would then need replaced. The kitched is fully fitted and not moveable

My initial thoughts were to remove the laminate and providing the old tile floor is stable, tile on top of the old tiles. Any special prep needed to the old tiles if this is way forward?

Any assistance appreciated.

Regards
Rob.

**jay** · 27-05-2009

hi think about the extra weight might pose a problem

**david campbell** · 27-05-2009

when you remove the old tiles it should be plywood underneath,this should make it a lot easier to lift than you think,by finding the edges of the ply sheets you can lift attempt to rip up the ply loosening the tiles in the process,there will probably be a little damage to the floorboard but these can be replaced or re-attached prior to re-plying the floor before tiling

**cam_low** · 27-05-2009

Not if it has been screwed correctly every 300mm !!!!

**Robb895** · 27-05-2009

Many thanks to the prompt replies. I am due to go and survey the job sometime over the next couple of weeks so I may well have a few more questions. Should know what tiles the customer wants etc. Once again thanks.

Regards
Rob