New floor tiles without unnecessary demolition workCompletely removing an existing tile floor is not...

New floor tiles without unnecessary demolition work

Completely removing an existing tile floor is not necessary in every situation. When the old tiles are firmly in place, the floor is sufficiently level, and there are no moisture or crack problems, new tiles can sometimes be placed directly over the existing floor.

This can be a practical solution especially in a hallway, kitchen, toilet or utility room. It usually results in less dust and debris, and the renovation can often be completed faster. However, retiling is not a standard solution. A new tile floor does not make an unstable substrate stronger. Loose tiles, hollow-sounding areas and existing cracks must therefore be carefully examined first.

The additional floor height must also be calculated in advance. The combination of primer, tile adhesive and new tiles can have consequences for interior doors, thresholds, baseboards, kitchen fronts and the transition to adjacent rooms. By measuring these connections before execution, we prevent a door from not opening properly later or an uneven height difference from occurring.

For good adhesion, the existing floor is thoroughly cleaned and freed of grease, soap residue, wax and loose grout. Depending on the surface, a suitable adhesion primer may be needed. We then determine the laying plan, the starting line and the distribution of the tiles so that joints run straight and narrow, disruptive cut strips are avoided as much as possible.

In bathrooms and other wet rooms, extra care is needed. There we check not only the adhesion, but also the existing waterproofing, the slope and the connection around the shower drain. When the drain is relocated or a new walk-in shower is created, a completely new floor structure is often wiser than retiling.

At MULTI Klussenbedrijf, we therefore first assess the existing floor and all connections. Only then do we advise whether retiling is technically responsible or whether removing the old tiles is ultimately a better and more durable choice.

Do you have an existing tile floor that you would like to renovate? Send a few clear photos of the room, the transitions and any damage via AtaList. This will allow us to make an initial assessment.

For a targeted price indication, we would like to receive the dimensions of the floor, the desired tile size and information about the room. For a final assessment, we recommend a non-binding site visit.

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