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    Default Over tiling existing floor

    I have a ceramic tiled bathroom floor installed on 18mm ply. It is 8 years old and shows no signs of cracking or movement. We now want to change the tiles. Should I remove the tiles or tile over the top.
    Any suggestions as to how to remove existing tiles if that is the general advice.

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    I would take it up mate and start a fresh, chisel and lump hammer do the trick for me, if u tiled over would it not be too high anyway, like I said, take it up, clean it up, prime it, and start again,
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    Default Re: Over tiling existing floor

    Quote Originally Posted by Rav daniels View Post
    I would take it up mate and start a fresh, chisel and lump hammer do the trick for me, if u tiled over would it not be too high anyway, like I said, take it up, clean it up, prime it, and start again,
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    Unanimous id say

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    Default Re: Over tiling existing floor

    nah leave em down........only kidding take em up as rav says.



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    I'd be taking the lot up, ply included and replacing with new plus hardibacker board too

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    Default Re: Over tiling existing floor

    I guess I'll be taking them up then!.
    Appreciate the advice

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