Tiles over tiles - where to buy?

erdd2

I have tiles over tiles in kitchen, the tiler recommended this, the labour costs were less, the finish is brilliant and no problems years down the line The weight thing mentioned should be a consideration, my tiler explained how this was not relevant in my case

wallbash

a extra layer of tiles creates more weight to the wall, if the wall is not strong enough

Taken to the extreme, if the wall was not strong enough, wallpaper could cause damage. :rotfl::rotfl:


Another vote to tile on tile , just check window revels for problems .

Ps a pro tiler would expect to be paid to remove existing tiles, a nice way to 'pad' a job.

PPS after removing tiles ........... wall would ?? need to be skimmed to create a flat surface . Possibilities are endless.


DIY

plumb1_2

shazzaaa wrote: »

My Dad, a time served tiler who , among other things tilled the QE2 & Polaris submarines & is an obsesive compulsive perfectionist;) tiled over existing tiles in my bathroom 7 years ago, they are still sound, as long as the tiles are level & secure its not a problem.

Hope he used waterproof materials:D

FOXY1

Just pure lazyness, will not give the right finish around windows, architraves etc. Yes it does not cause a lot of problems but over time all tiles subject to the wet conditions will deteriorate so the underneath tiles will eventually come away, esp with another layer helping them.

FOXY1

wallbash wrote: »

Taken to the extreme, if the wall was not strong enough, wallpaper could cause damage. :rotfl::rotfl:


Another vote to tile on tile , just check window revels for problems .

Ps a pro tiler would expect to be paid to remove existing tiles, a nice way to 'pad' a job.

PPS after removing tiles ........... wall would ?? need to be skimmed to create a flat surface . Possibilities are endless.


DIY

Wallpaper.... not worth answering.

Once tiles have been removed there is no need to skim the wall in every case.