Yes, laminate floors can be installed over a ceramic tile floor successfully.
It is much faster and less expensive than having old tiling chipped out, unless the company you work with removes old flooring for free of course.
With so many styles of laminate flooring available, you should have no trouble finding a great design suitable for your floor.
Laying Laminate over Ceramic Tiles
Laminate flooring needs to be installed over a smooth and level surface. However, the slightly irregular surfaces of most tile floors can be remedied. Minor cracks in tiles can be fixed with epoxy.
On many tile floors, the grout between the tiles is slightly lower than the tiles themselves. A thin layer of new grout can raise the grout level to be even with the tiles. If some tiles are higher than others, a leveling compound can be applied to create an even surface.
Finally, the tile floor will need to be clean and dry before the new laminate flooring is installed. A professional laminate flooring installer can make sure the surface is smooth enough for the new flooring.
If your floor has dips and the tiles are badly cracked, the subfloor probably needs to be fixed before any new flooring is installed. In this case, it is a good idea to seek professional help for the subfloor. Unfortunately, the tiles will need to be removed, but laminate can be installed after the subfloor is repaired.
Most laminate flooring can be installed on top of ceramic tiles. However, some types of glue-down laminate are not. The manufacturer’s specifications will tell you if a type of flooring will work.
If you have laminate flooring installed over ceramic tiles, the new layer of flooring will raise the floor level slightly. It may become slightly higher than the floors of adjoining rooms. The slight difference usually causes no difficulties, but uneven floor levels can be a problem for elderly people. The extra layer is an advantage if your tile floor is slightly lower than the floors of adjoining rooms.
Laminate flooring looks like genuine wood or stone, not like a cheap fake. However, it is less expensive and easier to maintain. It is also more durable than wood and less cold than stone. Because laminate is softer than wood, stone, or tile, it is easier on the feet. Children and elderly people who fall are less likely to be injured, and dropped objects are less likely to break. These qualities make laminate an excellent way to give a room a fresh new look.
Professional installation of new laminate floors prevents waste from improper cutting and assures you that the edges will look professionally done. If you have ceramic tiles where you want a new floor, laminate is your least expensive and most practical option.
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