I would like to install a pre finished 3 8 x 3 solid hardwood over an above basement second floor ceramic tile surface.
Floating floor over tiles and carpet.
That could create problems in doorways and at transitions to other floors.
So a few months ago i wrote a post on how i cleaned the nasty ceramic tile i inherited when i bought my 1980 s fixer upper and while my cleaning method was highly effective at whitening grout lines and removing years of filth from the crevices in the tile i have always had major beef with ceramic tile.
If you re in love with the look of solid hardwood flooring but aren t emotionally or fiscally prepared to commit to the expensive long term relationship outlined above you re in luck.
The installer has recommended direct glue down.
The area includes entrance eat in kitchen and hall.
Fortunately the answer to the question is yes.
Cracked or missing tiles should be fixed or filled in.
The question is valid.
The main caveat is that all vinyl formats call for a smooth subfloor including sheet vinyl vinyl tile and luxury vinyl planks and tiles.
A big question is can a laminate floor be placed over a ceramic tile floor.
Not only do i think it appears cold sterile and a bit.
Floating floors have become increasingly popular for many types of floor coverings.
Wood floors require vigilant care to maintain appearances and will require repair and refinishing over the years.
Here s the good news.
The most common type of floors floated over carpet are vinyl and laminate given they are budget friendly and feature a simple interlocking system of installation.
If the tiles are in good condition laying a laminate or another type of floating wood floor over tile isn t much different from laying it on a bare subfloor.
Lvt flooring why i chose it.
Vinyl flooring over ceramic tile.
There are many concerns of the type of flooring a laminate can be placed over for installation.
If the tile floor has wide or deep seams use an underlayment rather than installing the.
Laminate is a cheap fast flooring solution that easily goes right over ceramic tile.
In this method individual planks or in some cases tiles interlock edge to edge to.
The benefit is that the flooring is an exact match to the remaining floors in the home.
Wide seams between the tiles can create slight depressions in the vinyl flooring.
However you ll want to keep track of how much height the new flooring adds.
Removing a ceramic tile floor is hard work chipping away old tiles and mortar is extremely time.
It is a thin solid flooring system that doesn t require adhesive and comes with a padded underlayment that helps smooth out any contour from the ceramic.
If the grout lines in the ceramic tile are deep you ll see and feel them under sheet flooring and if you choose to install preglued vinyl tiles they won t stick.
Vinyl flooring can be installed directly over ceramic and porcelain tile flooring.