It is best to remove the vinyl tile. If it is not on cement and is on wood you can install cement backer board. Be sure to put thin set under the board. If you spend the money and time to install ceramic tile and the vinyl tile comes loose all that $ is down the drain What is the best tile cement to use and this cement tile can be installed on vinyl tile and install ceramic tile on it
No, you should never do that, it will defeat the purpose of having ceramic tile and it does not look good.
form_title= Ceramic Tile form_header= Install ceramic tile in your home! Where would you like the ceramic tile installed?*= _ [50] Do you need the ceramic tile to be custom cut?*= () Yes () No () Not Sure What type of tile do you what installed?*= _ [50]
You price a ceramic tile job by the square foot. This all depends on how much you have to install.
I have done this and I always have the hardwood installed first. Then I install the ceramic tile. To protect the hardwood floor from getting grout or glue on it I cover the hardwood floor with a soft cover (to prevent scratches) and tape it down. Then place a plastic cover over the hardwood. Then I can install the ceramic tile at the edge of the hardwood creating hardly or no seem and level with the hardwood. When its done it looks beautiful.I would install the tile first , that way you don't risk getting glue or grout on your hardwood.
It is best to remove the vinyl tile. If it is not on cement and is on wood you can install cement backer board. Be sure to put thin set under the board. If you spend the money and time to install ceramic tile and the vinyl tile comes loose all that $ is down the drain What is the best tile cement to use and this cement tile can be installed on vinyl tile and install ceramic tile on it
yes.
No, you should never do that, it will defeat the purpose of having ceramic tile and it does not look good.
Yes
Vinyl is one of the cheaper types of floor tile you can use. It is a little cheaper quality but looks just as good as ceramic tile. It is easy to clean and easy to install yourself.
form_title= Ceramic Tile form_header= Install ceramic tile in your home! Where would you like the ceramic tile installed?*= _ [50] Do you need the ceramic tile to be custom cut?*= () Yes () No () Not Sure What type of tile do you what installed?*= _ [50]
Only if the vinyl was previously installed over concrete, and has a positive bond. Scar the finish of the vinyl with a hand sander (course paper), and use a high strength thinset for the installation.
Ceramic tile contractors install ceramic tile floors in any room of a house, and they are specialized and do a great job. They also install other types of tiles, such as ceramic wall tiles, and ceramic countertop tiles.
You can learn how to install ceramic tile at your local Home Depot. They have classes for pretty much everything.
That would depend on whether they are ceramic tiles or more vinyl tiles.
Yes, but you should you use an adhesive that is ductile
yes