The condition of the existing tiles and the structural.
Can you install tile over granite.
Ceramic tile offers a durable high end floor finish and in many cases it s possible to install a tile new floor right over an old one.
2 using a modified thinset.
However if you can t remove the old surface or otherwise decide to install over it lay a backer board with thin set over the old surface to serve as your new subfloor material.
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I thought about ripping out the backsplash but could run he danger of damaging the counter tops.
This could bring the tile surface out beyond any molding on the corners or the mantel and you may have to compensate by changing the molding.
Lay a level on the old tile and mark any high spots.
If you do this you can install the tiles just as you would on any other vertical surface.
Installing ceramic tile over vinyl or linoleum surfaces can be more complicated than expected and probably should be avoided whenever possible.
Installing over existing vinyl.
Whether you can install granite over tile is really an open question that will vary depending on the nature of the previous installation.
What would be the best bond.
She takes you through each step of her tile backsplash update.
The reason i used this special thinset is to maximize the curing of the thinset over the low moisture absorption granite.
To lay the tile i centered the installation with a plumb line and then burned a flat coat of self curing thinset into the granite.
If you have a boring old backsplash that you want to cover consider updating it with paint instead.
1 using an unmodified thinset.
Grind them down with a grinder.
When we had our granite countertops installed we took it up the backsplash all the way to the cabinets we refreshing our kitchen now and are having the kitchen cabinets painted.
It avoids the time consuming messy tear out process.
Press the tile onto the floor.
The problem with this approach is that the underlayment adds an extra 1 2 inch to the tile layer.
Tile on tile or as i say it.
This video compares how well ceramic tiles stick to a glossy granite using two different methods.
Almost every registered professional across the nation will tell you that there is no way to know for sure whether a previous installation is structurally sound enough to provide a strong enough foundation and while there are exceptions to the rule they.
I then set the tile with the same self curing thinset.
She also tells you how to adhere the beadboard if you are doing it over existing tile or if you are installing a brand new backsplash.
Do you think we can install subway glass tiles over the granite.