Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Changing tile in kitchen
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watasav
12-11-07, 12:54 PM
I hate the color tile in my kitchen but the kitchen is new. What is the easiest way to change the tile out with out moving the cabinets and appliances
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thezster
12-11-07, 01:12 PM
None that I'm aware of....
trying to tile over the existing tile will create a unsatisfactory nightmare. Trying to remove the existing tile only up to the edges of the walls/cabinets is a possibility, I suppose, but - if you're going to that much trouble.... do it right and move the cabinets first.
trying to tile over the existing tile will create a unsatisfactory nightmare. Trying to remove the existing tile only up to the edges of the walls/cabinets is a possibility, I suppose, but - if you're going to that much trouble.... do it right and move the cabinets first.
watasav
12-11-07, 01:18 PM
Someone told me to liquid nail 1/2 plywood over the existing tile but I'm not sure of the long run results from this
Will the tile under the plywood have issues after many years of trafffic and cause the new tile to break or shift?
Will the tile under the plywood have issues after many years of trafffic and cause the new tile to break or shift?
cwbuff
12-11-07, 04:49 PM
Think about the height of your floor relative to the surrounding floors. If you add 1/2" plywood, 1/4" backer board and new tile as a minimum you've increased the finish floor height by an inch. That's a pretty tough transition to match to adjoining spaces.
One of the tile guys here can address tile on tile, but IIWM I would either live with the existing tile or bite the bullet and tear it up.
One of the tile guys here can address tile on tile, but IIWM I would either live with the existing tile or bite the bullet and tear it up.
thezster
12-11-07, 05:45 PM
Someone told me to liquid nail 1/2 plywood over the existing tile but I'm not sure of the long run results from this
Will the tile under the plywood have issues after many years of trafffic and cause the new tile to break or shift?
That 1/2inch plywood will flex enough (unless you absolutely cover the existing floor with adhesive) to cause your new tile to crack. As mentioned above, add to that the backboard(which you truly need to put down - and you're countertops are going to end up about knee high...... or at least feel that way.
Will the tile under the plywood have issues after many years of trafffic and cause the new tile to break or shift?
That 1/2inch plywood will flex enough (unless you absolutely cover the existing floor with adhesive) to cause your new tile to crack. As mentioned above, add to that the backboard(which you truly need to put down - and you're countertops are going to end up about knee high...... or at least feel that way.
johny2050
12-12-07, 06:28 AM
If your current tiles are sound you could tile right over them using a modified thinset. However, think about how you will handle transitions from the kitchen to the other rooms. Do you have any doors? How will the additional height affect opening and closing the door? Do you have a dishwasher? What if you have to replace it or service it? Will you be able to remove it with out damaging the counter top or the floor? Just some things to think about first.