Many individuals want to change their old tile floors, but do not want to go through the hassle of performing tile removal. Heritage Pines residents should be aware that there is nothing from stopping a homeowner from laying tile over an existing tile floor, but there are often many problems and complications that can happen if you do not remove the old layer first. For example, in order for someone to get away with placing new tile over existing tile, they are going to have optimal conditions such as a level floor, no plans for new appliances, and of course, the old tile has to be in great shape.
A level Floor for Tiling
A lot of homeowners do not realize that their tile flooring is not level, until they break it down and start from scratch. This can be caused by not initially laying the tile right, or maybe there are scratches and chips in the old floor that would make it much harder. This is often why tile experts recommend that a homeowner first performs tile removal. Heritage Pines residents should also be concerned that their old tiles might be lose. A Tile should not go over another tile if it is not properly cemented to the floor underneath.
Tighter Spaces from More Tiles
A lot of people do not think that they have to worry about spacing when adding a new set of tiles onto an old set of tiles, but it is very important. For example, in some homes, there is very little space between a door and the floor. Without tile removal, Heritage Pines residents might have to worry about the swing clearance of their doors and the floor. Another issue that may be problem would be upgrading furniture and appliances. An old dishwasher may only have enough space to fit between counter tops, but this could be compromised if they are raised ever so slightly by the addition of a new layer of tiles.
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