The same is also true if you are working with a concrete slab. When you add tile to the floor, which is extremely heavy, it could easily put too much weight on the joists. One other factor to consider before installing tile over hardwood is to make sure everything is level. Sudden changes in the height of the floor, even if they are very small can cause the tile to crack over time.
It is very difficult to go back in and remedy this type of problem after the tile has already been installed.
Since you must install a subfloor between the existing hardwood floor and the new tile floor, you are not actually installing tile over wood but rather, you are installing tile over a subfloor. In the case of a subfloor that is installed over a hardwood floor, it is a concrete board, sometimes referred to as concrete backer board. In either case, it is a layer of cement that is sandwiched between a layer of fiberglass on the bottom and a layer of fiberglass on the top.
Cement board is typically installed in showers and other locations where the possibility for a significant amount of moisture exists. In the case of using it as a subfloor over a hardwood floor, it works because of its strength and it can be screwed down to keep the hardwood floor in place.
This keeps the floor from shifting under the tile and causing it to crack. After the subfloor has been installed, go over it carefully to make sure you have no screw heads sticking up and no uneven surfaces, especially where two pieces of board join together. Any imperfection in the level of the subfloor is likely to cause the tile to crack over time. You would install the tile in the same way that you would over any other subfloor once the cement board is in place.
Strike a line in the center of the room and lay the tile on one side of the room first before doing the other side of the room. If so, adjust your centerline appropriately. Begin working the floor with thin-set mortar using a tile trowel. The lines in the mortar left by the trowel are important for the proper adhesion of the floor.
Continue to work your way from the centerline to the edge of the room in sections. It may work at first but eventually, it could fail because of the weak bond. Use a straight edge, such as a 2 x 4 and a rubber mallet to gently tap on the tiles and keep them level.
You should also ensure that the grout lines are straight from the very start. Any issues that occur in the level or lines will likely get worse as you continue to work across the room. An expansion gap should be left between the tiles. We want to remove carpet and vinyl to expose the original hardwood. What is the best way to remove the vinyl and prepare the floors for refinishing?
Thank you. I have a beautiful hardwood entry way and hall that butts up to my open kitchen floor. The kitchen floor is white ceramic with white grout. Can I lay wood flooring to match the hallway directly over the tile and use a thin wood strip between the two to compensate for the difference in height of the kitchen floor?
Hi Danny, I recently bought a house which is all tiled but I would like to carpet the upstairs. Will I have to pickup the tile first? If not are there any key points I should adhere to? My main concern is damaging the tile or having the tile print through with wear.
Hi Dan,I recently pulled up carpet in my livingroom to expose a hardwood floor. My problem is the floor is not completely hardwood, plywood patches. Good luck with your project!
We recently built a new home and put tile in our entry, hall, kitchen and dining. I would love wood floors in those areas but it will butt up to carpet. I have a 3 year old house with tile floors except in bedrooms which have carpet. I have had to replace tiles in several areas because when you walk on them they make a crunchy sound. Now I am having the same problem in a number of areas. Would floating floors work over the tile? The flooring is level and no grout has come loose.
Looking at the floor it looks great until you walk over it and then the crunchy sound is evident. What would you suggest? Thanks in advance. Henry Thornton. We want to put a laminate wooden floor in the livingroom preferably over the existing tiles but we are worried about this being raised therefore being higher in level than the hall and kitchen. Is there something you can do to fix this problem??
I removed tile from my shed floor and plan to lay OSB over the existing floor and paint it, how thick should the OSB be? Hi my question is, I want to put over my ceramic floor wooden tiles, but I dont know how much glue should i use and what kind if you have any recommendations, thanks!
I am closing on a house in the next few weeks and there is ugly tile just about everywhere in the home. I am hoping that my wife and I will be there for about 5 years then turn it into a rental while we upgrade to a larger home.
My thought would be to build a floating hardwood floor over the tile. I would get my 5 years of pleasure and if the renters destroyed it afterward, I could just rip it up and already have a tile floor. The problem is the grout lines not being level with the tile. So my question is: Could I contact cement luan sheets over the tile, place the recommended foam underlayment on the Luan and float hardwood over the foam covered luan?
Hello Ben, We are in the middle of buying a house that has tiles. We are going to install laminate flooring over the tile. My question is can radiant heating be placed between the tile and laminate flooring? Sam, MY house has some cracks in the ceramic tile. We have replaced them and the crack came back. My question is can i put wood over the tile and if i put red gaurd anti francture membrane down on the crack before the wood will it be ok?
I can not believe you would give such bad advice as to say it is ok to lay glue down wood flooring on top on tile. There as a few issues with laying gluedown wood flooring over tile. First, you have the height issues. That could lead to issues with baseboard issues and door clearence issues.
Second, ceramic and porcelain are non-porous so the glue for the wood has nothing to grab hold of and will eventually come loose. The third issue is the grout joints of the tile. The wood glue is not intended to be used as a levler so on those spots where the wood crosses over the grout joints you will not have as much coverage against the wood floor thus you have another spot where the wood will come loose.
I have ceramic tile on a concrete slab. My place is on the water and whenever it gets humid, it sweats and you can see my footprints across the floor. Can I still put down engineered wood on top of this along with a water vapor sheet? Wanting to finish walkout basement. Would like to lay laminate floor. How should I prep and floor. Currently we have carpet in out living rooms and tile in our kitchen. I would like to have a quality wood laminate floor installed in all of these rooms.
Can I do this without tearing up the tile. I was hoping we could tear up the carpeted areas only and put down ply wood to raise the formerly carpeted areas with the tile floor then laying a floating laminate floor over the top of it all. We are thinking of putting redwood floors over the top of ceramic floors in a kitchen.
What type of glue or sub flooring should we use? I have a guesthouse with existing large square tile flooring… The tile in it is installed directly over a cement slab.
I went to Home Depot and bought 18 sheets of plywood and had them rip them down into 8 inch wide planks. I plan to lay it down like you would hardwood flooring… My only question is if after I sand the tile down to scratch it up and create a marred surface for glue to adhere to, what kind of glue would Best hold the tile and the plywood planks together? Thanks so much!
Danny Happy New Year! Can I take advantage of your experience in floors? I want to install a solid wood floor over an existing tiled floor that I do not to either remove or destroy. Can I lay plywood what thickness and then nail on top of it the hardwood tongue and groove? My company has re-located me to the Caribbean for a 3 year period, however I bought a house there and I want to upgrade the ceramic tiles in the corridor with the parki tiles using local wood teak,puple heart I would like to know what is the best glue to use since in the Caribbean the temperature is about deg.
What type of glue would you recommend for this project as the corridor is roughly sq. Thanks in advance Renzie. We want to connect more hardwood flooring to a adjoining room, but cannot find a match in color or size. The old is in excellent condition other than color and size. Can we glue new hardwood flooring over the old poly finish? I have the rounded terra cotta flooring in my enclosed sunroom.
I hate the color it looks so out of date. Is it possible to lay wood over the entire surface. The existing flooring has been there for years. Please help. Hi, we are currently renovating our house. It has slab heating with tiles and carpet currently on the floor. Once the planks are installed, avoid heavy traffic and furniture placement for at least 24 hours. FAQ Now that you have an idea about each installation process, do you have more questions?
Have no fear! Know the most about your engineered wood floor before installing it by checking out our most asked questions. Is engineered hardwood waterproof? Thanks to its multi-layered design and sturdy core, all engineered wood resists water better than solid hardwood.
Can I install engineered hardwood myself? There are four ways to install engineered wood flooring, and all can be done by yourself. While the floating floor method is more catered to a DIY flooring project, glue-down, nail-down, and staple-down methods also work without a professional. Just be sure to contact your flooring manufacturer for complete installation instructions.
What is the best method to install engineered hardwood flooring? There are four methods to install your engineered wood flooring. You can float the floor, glue the planks down, nail them down or staple them down and have a new gorgeous floor in no time.
For instance, a floating floor installation requires no power tools and is recommended for low-traffic, residential areas. Whereas the nail-down installation method uses a nail gun and is best suited for commercial installations. Is it better to glue or float an engineered wood floor?
Glued-down engineered wood is a more permanent flooring solution and is meant for high-traffic areas. Floating engineered hardwood is built for residential use and has a more DIY-friendly installation process. How long do engineered hardwood floors last? The lifespan of engineered wood flooring can range from years. The livelihood of the floor comes down to the thickness of the plank, its wear layer, and how well you take care of your floors.
If the plank is thinner, it could last years, whereas if a plank is thicker, it could have a lifespan of years. Is underlayment necessary for engineered hardwood floors? Underlayment is an important part of installing engineered wood flooring. It stops moisture build-up under your floors, keeps your floors warm, reduces noise, and evens out subfloor imperfections. This extra support will lengthen the life of your engineered wood floors.
For even more convenience, some engineered hardwood flooring comes with attached underlayment. Can you lay engineered hardwood over hardwood? Engineered hardwood can be floated over laminate, vinyl, and solid hardwood floors. Other installation options such as glue-down or nail-down are not recommended when installing over existing floors.
Where can I install engineered hardwood? Because of its high moisture resistance, you can install engineered hardwood in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and even basements. Engineered wood is durable enough to be installed in both residential and commercial settings, so your business and your home will look great.
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