tiling over tiles

boniespook_2

hello

is it possible to tile over existing tiles in my bathroom? I have heard there are good adhesives allowing me to do this now.

tracey

ormus

yes it is possible. however ive never tried it. i would always remove the old ones first.
even if it means making good before retiling.

wallbash

A lot of us tile on tile, if the original tiles are sound , gives a nice flat surface.
In an older house, taking tiles of 'might' uncover all sorts of problems.

Can hear some experts, take off all tiles , make good walls retile, but I live in the real world:rolleyes: Just check window revels/ door trim etc, before starting

trader_girl

my ex boss did this, and he said, a tiler told him to scratch the original tile surface with a wire brush, to help the adhesive to stick better. It worked for him the tiles are still up 5 years later HTH

plumb1_2

No problem tiling ontop, make sure they are well De-greased and a good tile primer is used( not pva).

boniespook_2

thanks for the quick replies. :beer:

someone is going to be doing the tiling for us. when he suggested this i was a bit doubtful but he is a proffessional tiler and plasterer and does it all the time. (if the tiles are sound to start with!) I was figuring if he was trying to get more money he would have suggested taking the tles etc off so he could charge us for the plastering.

it will keep my hubbie happy as no tile removal for him!!!!