ᐅ Remove the tile floor or install parquet/vinyl flooring over it?
Created on: 13 Sep 2021 00:22
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HubiTrubi40
Hello everyone,
I raised this topic in another thread, but it seems more appropriate here. I wanted to get an idea of whether it’s feasible to install hardwood flooring over tiles (I wouldn’t do it myself, since I have no experience with this) or if the tiles need to be removed first. I have read that it is possible, but I’m wondering how the transition to the kitchen, which is tiled, or to the hallway works, and whether door trimming would need to be considered. Also, the tiles aren’t perfectly level—I haven’t measured, but there appear to be slight unevenness, and in the middle, the screed seems to have settled a bit (see photo).
What should I expect to pay per square meter (if the tile floor can stay)? I wouldn’t choose expensive hardwood; I’ve seen some nice options around 50 euros/m² (about 4.65 USD/ft²).
Also, upstairs we plan to replace the carpet with hardwood or vinyl flooring (I lean toward hardwood since it can be sanded). The carpet can be removed quite easily, but only the pile; underneath remains a layer (either adhesive or foam). Can flooring be installed over that, or does it need to be completely sanded off?
Thanks in advance and best regards,
Hubi
I raised this topic in another thread, but it seems more appropriate here. I wanted to get an idea of whether it’s feasible to install hardwood flooring over tiles (I wouldn’t do it myself, since I have no experience with this) or if the tiles need to be removed first. I have read that it is possible, but I’m wondering how the transition to the kitchen, which is tiled, or to the hallway works, and whether door trimming would need to be considered. Also, the tiles aren’t perfectly level—I haven’t measured, but there appear to be slight unevenness, and in the middle, the screed seems to have settled a bit (see photo).
What should I expect to pay per square meter (if the tile floor can stay)? I wouldn’t choose expensive hardwood; I’ve seen some nice options around 50 euros/m² (about 4.65 USD/ft²).
Also, upstairs we plan to replace the carpet with hardwood or vinyl flooring (I lean toward hardwood since it can be sanded). The carpet can be removed quite easily, but only the pile; underneath remains a layer (either adhesive or foam). Can flooring be installed over that, or does it need to be completely sanded off?
Thanks in advance and best regards,
Hubi
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Alibert871 Mar 2023 11:32also
chand1986 schrieb:you mean tile over tile using only tile adhesive (so without leveling?)
Regardless of whether it works: Underfloor heating loses some efficiency due to the additional layers. With tile over tile, at least I know it works without any problems, I've done it myself.
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chand19861 Mar 2023 11:39Alibert87 schrieb:
You mean tile on tile using only tile adhesive (so without leveling?)As an amateur, I didn’t level anything. It looked flat enough to me. I glued over it and had no issues with the new floor. It also looks straight ;-)In my opinion, this is botched work.
It's bad for the underfloor heating and you lose some height.
Floor tiles usually come up quite well; I would quickly knock them out, which can be done in a day.
You will need leveling compound anyway.
Are the doors being replaced? Otherwise, you would probably have to cut them down as well.
It's bad for the underfloor heating and you lose some height.
Floor tiles usually come up quite well; I would quickly knock them out, which can be done in a day.
You will need leveling compound anyway.
Are the doors being replaced? Otherwise, you would probably have to cut them down as well.
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Alibert876 Mar 2023 15:56So now I have spoken with two parquet studios (who also install parquet), a building materials supplier, and an acquaintance who is a floor installer. Opinions vary quite a bit!
Option 1
Remove all old tiles, then apply a new screed, followed by leveling compound, and then install parquet or new tiles.
Option 2
Leave tile on tile for the tiled areas and use only tile adhesive; for parquet, remove the tiles.
Option 3
For parquet, keep the old tiles, clean them, install decoupling mats, then apply leveling compound and glue down the parquet.
Option 4
For parquet, keep the old tiles, level with leveling compound, then glue down the parquet.
What should I do now?!
Option 1
Remove all old tiles, then apply a new screed, followed by leveling compound, and then install parquet or new tiles.
Option 2
Leave tile on tile for the tiled areas and use only tile adhesive; for parquet, remove the tiles.
Option 3
For parquet, keep the old tiles, clean them, install decoupling mats, then apply leveling compound and glue down the parquet.
Option 4
For parquet, keep the old tiles, level with leveling compound, then glue down the parquet.
What should I do now?!
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Alibert8715 Mar 2023 14:53Since our project is starting soon, it would be great if someone could share their experience... thanks 🙂
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KarstenausNRW15 Mar 2023 15:14First of all, to answer your question, it is important to consider how level the existing tiled floor is.
If it is completely level, then
- Tile over tile is possible using tile adhesive only (DIY)
- Do not lay parquet over tiles (not tested, but it would be a shame to damage the good parquet due to slight unevenness or tile grout lines)
I would remove the tiles. Then check how level the floor is, and if necessary, remove any remaining tile adhesive (by sanding).
If the floor is in good condition, then
- Tiles can be directly glued down (DIY)
- Parquet can be directly glued down (DIY)
Otherwise, use a leveling compound.
If it is completely level, then
- Tile over tile is possible using tile adhesive only (DIY)
- Do not lay parquet over tiles (not tested, but it would be a shame to damage the good parquet due to slight unevenness or tile grout lines)
I would remove the tiles. Then check how level the floor is, and if necessary, remove any remaining tile adhesive (by sanding).
If the floor is in good condition, then
- Tiles can be directly glued down (DIY)
- Parquet can be directly glued down (DIY)
Otherwise, use a leveling compound.
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