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Floor Tiles

Anyone got suggestions on the type of adhesive required for laying floor tiles on top of existing tiles. I have notices most adhesives state not for use laying onto ceramic tiles.:confused:
The only one I have found cost £34 for the bag in B&Q

cheers,

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  • I'm not 100 % certain but I think you need a bag of flexible adhesive, your best bet would be to ask around at local tile sellers where you should be able to buy a 20 kg bag of flex adhesive at around £10 cheaper than the B&Q price.
  • BobProperty
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    Paulo wrote:
    Anyone got suggestions on the type of adhesive required for laying floor tiles on top of existing tiles. I have notices most adhesives state not for use laying onto ceramic tiles.:confused:
    The only one I have found cost £34 for the bag in B&Q

    cheers,
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  • ozskin
    ozskin Posts: 451 Forumite
    tile ontop of tile can often be good but like bob i would be reluctant to do this on a floor as there are too many variables involved.
  • Paulo
    Paulo Posts: 58 Forumite
    Thanks Guys,

    The problem is the new pedestal is already in place on top of the old tiles, also the old tiles are screeded into a concrete floor, not the easiest of tasks hammering them up.
    I understand what you are saying, I may have to bite the bullet and just hire a small kango hammer to remove them. I think it probably would give a better finish.
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