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Originally Posted by Taj44
How about putting tile over tile? We have existing ceramic tile in a house a few years old, that is cheap tile and difficult to maintain. I'd like a better grade tile but don't want to go to the expense of ripping up the old tile. Can we tile right over it?
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It is possible to put tile over tile if the bottom layer is intact. There is a leveling compound which you squeege on to make sure to cover and cracks or depressions. When that is dried just tile as usual. You should have no problems. When tiling, be sure to keep the Thinset (gluey stuff) thin enough to allow it to spread out smoothly. You don't want lumps. This allows every part of each tile to have goop behind it. WHEN WORKING WITH SMALL TILES YOU CAN "BUTTER" THE THINSET ON WITH A knife or scraper. Good luck with your tiling project. Post a picture when you are finished.
