Can you install ceramic tile on particle board?

Answer 1

I don't think I would, if it is a shiny glazed tile in place now, There wont be a bond between the old and new tiles.

If the current tile is a rough slate tile, maybe.

Check the recommedations of the manufacturer of the tile you want to install.

Another option is to install 1/4 inch concrete backerboard over the existing tile, but it should be screwed down and that's a real chore in your situation.

Maybe the manufacturer knows of a type of mortar that will work on those smooth existing tiles (assuming they are smooth).

another answer:

my answer is no because it can be easily broke. this property is enought to answer absolutly no.

Another Answer: Don't do it. First, it will make your floor really high, this will be a problem especially if it butts up against another type of flooring such as carpet. Second, the bond of the mortar won't be as strong, you will end up needing to make repairs to the new floor much sooner than you would if you installed had it correctly the first time.

In response to installing cement board over the old tile... you can do this, it will get you a stable surface and a good bond for the mortar, but your floor will be really, really high. If there is a transition to another flooring type you will be stubbing your toes for years to come.

I would recommend doing the job right the first time around. Rip up the old tile, then install the new flooring. It will save you many headaches down the road.

Answer 2

You can buy mortar that works on old vinyl floors. But I wouldn't recommend it.

Assuming that you are going over OLD vinyl floor, you also have to assume that the glue holding the vinyl floor down is OLD and probably failing. Keeping that in mind, if you go directly over the vinyl floor, you are basically asking the OLD, possibly failing glue to hold down not only the vinyl it was originally holding in place, but now the ceramic floor above it. You will be seriously cutting down the lifespan of your new ceramic floors. This is what will happen... as the glue fails, areas of the floor will be come unstable, start moving and fluctuating, this will cause the tiles to become loose, eventually crack and/or start breaking up the grout in between the tiles. This may not necessarily happen immediately, but more than likely you will find yourself repairing tiles or re-grouting just a couple of years down the road.

If the vinyl is on a concrete slab, I would buy a scraper and scrape up the old vinyl, then install the ceramic tile directly on the concrete slab.

If the vinyl is on a wood sub floor, leave the vinyl floor, but install cement board directly over the old vinyl. This will give you a nice, stable surface to install your ceramic tile on.

Answer 3

Yes, but with a condition... paint is a smooth surface and needs to "scored" in a diagonal (diamond) patter with a utility knife with each cut 1-2" apart to give the mastik something to grabe.

Ideally, you should attach a sheet of 1/4" hardi-board or dur-rock, but scoring will work fine also...

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Answer 2:

Often when a cement product is applied to a painted surface, the cement shrinks and causes the paint to pull from the wall. Although cutting the paint may help this, if the tile is heavy this could be a disaster.

Drywall is easy to cut away, you are best off to put up some cement board.

Answer 4

You can do this if your current tile floor is stable. Go around to each tile and knock on it, if it sounds solid, it's stable, if it sounds hollow, it's not.

Even if everything is stable, I still wouldn't recommend installing over old ceramic floors. The main reason is that it's going to make that area of flooring really high. This will be especially noticeable if it butts up against other flooring types such as carpeting. Also, your doubling the chance of the flooring failing and needing repairs. If your OLD mortar under the first set of tile starts to fail, then it's going to affect your new floor too.

It's always best to do jobs the right way, rip out the old flooring and then install your tile.

Answer 5

Technically you could but it is never reccomended. If the old floor is uneven, loose, or cracked, it will cause your new floor to pop up with loose tiles and even crack. If you do not want to remove your old tile you can try laying a cement board directly over the old tile and then laying the new tile on top of that. You can always consult with tile contractors if you run into trouble.

Answer 6

Technically you can but it is not reccomended. If the old tile is uneven, cracked, or loose it will cause your new tile to crack, break or pop out. You should at least lay down a subfloor on top of the old tile before installing the new tile.

Answer 7

It is always recommended that you do not go this route, but it is possible. You want to be sure that the old tile is secure and flat. If it is loose and uneven it will cause the new tile to crack or pop out. You can always lay down a sub-floor on top of the old tile to give the new tile floor a secure base.

Answer 8

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