tile on tile

[evertonl36]

had a call today from a member of my family asking me could i look at there bathroom floor when i asked what was there now was told it was tiled and could i just tile on top of it what do u reckon and if its ok whats the best adhesive grout etc.. to use

[evertonl36]

obviously its not a ideal situation but is it ok

[jay]

hi i wouldnt rip out old tiles and start again whats the sub

[doug boardley]

not in my opinion, substrate probably won't bear the extra weight(having re read thread, I now see its the floor, but would still start from fresh)

[david campbell]

only if the tiles are totally sound(even then i would not be comfortable with it(refused 2 jobs on this subject and never attempted it)),is the height issue not a problem?

[evertonl36]

am still to look at the job so couldnt comment on substrate/height issue i thought it would be a problem to be honest.

[dagger]

not a problem as long as there are no weight issues!

i would still rip back to substrate though!

[heavytrevy]

Check to see if there are weight issues and if the orig tiles are well bonded.
Use the proper adhesive (ardex x56 in oz ) and deglaze the tiles with a diamond cup on a grinder.

U will be supprized on how well it sticks down.

Regards
Trev

[jimmi-c]

yes you can tile over exsisting tiles. the best adhesive to use is BAL white star.

[doug boardley]

yes you can tile over exsisting tiles. the best adhesive to use is BAL white star.

for a floor!!

[hillhead]

i tiled on tiles last week,the old ones were sound on the walls and customer did not want them removed so i done it ,i used keraflex maxi,nice loose mix and it worked a real treat.The new tiles were not thick or weighty so job turned out great.

[ad tiling]

only if the tiles are totally sound(even then i would not be comfortable with it(refused 2 jobs on this subject and never attempted it)),is the height issue not a problem?

agree with david with the height, are you cutting round toilet
and sink or hoping the pipe work will give 13-16 mm or getting
a plumber? at the last minuite when pipe work wont reach that
will cost more than the jobs worth to you

[mistral]

yes you can tile over exsisting tiles. the best adhesive to use is BAL white star.

Er....... for walls, yes.