Sometimes it may come up fairly easy if the thin set used to install the ceramic tile isn t a good.
Installing laminate flooring over ceramic tile.
Some conditions apply but most are easily addressed.
However there are special things to consider.
In this video i am showing how to install laminate flooring for the first time.
One situation however does require more work and may call for removal of the tile.
Removing a ceramic tile floor is hard work chipping away old tiles and mortar is extremely time consuming and labor intensive.
The main caveat is that all vinyl formats call for a smooth subfloor including sheet vinyl vinyl tile and luxury vinyl planks and tiles.
Hi dorothy the short answer is yes you can install laminate flooring over a ceramic tile floor if the tile floor is in good condition and the tile are well attached level and flat.
Laminate flooring can be installed over vinyl as long as.
The edges are really sharp.
The short answer is yes you can install laminate flooring over vinyl flooring.
There may be times when you want to install laminate flooring over ceramic tile.
The process would be the same as installing a laminate floor on a concrete slab.
There are many concerns of the type of flooring a laminate can be placed over for installation.
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.
The vinyl is level.
When some of the tiles are loose chipped or broken.
How to do it right.
Installing ceramic tile directly over old laminate flooring can save time effort and money for the skilled do it yourselfer with the the proper toolkit.
The vinyl is in good condition.
Often the most difficult and time.
This means that the choice of subfloor i e what you install laminate over needs to provide the right support.
This isn t to say you can install laminate over every tile floor.
Many homeowners ask whether or not they can install laminate flooring over vinyl flooring.
The question is valid.
If a laminate can be placed over a ceramic tile the labor of the installation is decreased.