This will allow for a slightly thicker layer of adhesive to be laid under the counter edge tile.
Can you lay laminate on top of tile.
The vinyl is cleared of all debris and cleaned.
You ve got problems however if the tiles are uneven and have raised edges or if the grout lines are wide and deep.
Over the past couple of decades the laminate flooring industry has seen massive growth and product improvement.
Hi dorothy the short answer is yes you can install laminate flooring over a ceramic tile floor if the tile floor is in good condition and the tile are well attached level and flat.
Ceramic floor tiles are beautiful and durable but sometimes you want a change a new floor.
Or you can use a grout bag to fill the joints.
The short answer is yes you can install laminate flooring over vinyl flooring.
The vinyl is in good condition.
You can see at the doorway with the laminate on top of the ceramic tile it creates a higher.
In this photo to the left i installed laminate tile over the ceramic tile.
You use underlayment on top of the vinyl.
There will be a height difference to the adjoining floor.
The first step in determining if you can lay underlayment for your new installation down on top of an existing flooring installation is looking at the type of flooring material you are installing.
However there are special things to consider.
When you install the edge tiles image 9 be sure and fill all voids between the tile and the laminate with mortar.
The good news is that you can often lay the new floor on top of the old tiles if you prepare the the tiles properly before placing the new layer of flooring.
Laminate flooring can be installed over vinyl as long as.
This can be corrected with the transition strip.
Once the thin set cures the edge pieces will not be going anywhere.
Laying laminate wood floor over tiles.
Ripping up your ceramic floor can be a long messy process.
The shims keep the edges from moving once you set them in place.
The process would be the same as installing a laminate floor on a concrete slab.
How to do it right.
Another issue is where the laminate stops at the edge of the ceramic.
The vinyl is level.
You can often lay a laminate over tile without any extra effort if the tile a smooth level and there isn t much depth in the grout lines.
Second the grout joints should be filled to level with the top or face of the ceramic tile to ensure a smooth surface for the laminate to rest.