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**assonomaf** · 07-11-2006, 07:46 PM

Yes you can "tile on tile" but make sure the existing tiles are sound and solid. You will need to rough up the surface of glazed tiles to provide a key for the adhesive and to ensure strength you should span the existing joints and not follow the same pattern as the existing.

As I don't know how much you're tiling [just splash backs or the whole lot] give some thought to the setting out, where the cuts will be and what is fixed to the existing tiles [toilet, basin, shaver sockets, screens, switches etc] as you may need to modify those aswell to take into account the addittional thickness.

Your best bet for the adhesive / PVA is Leroy Merlin in Vista Hermosa or Aki in Elche which are both about 25mins from GA. You'll be able to get a new tile saw there too.

Other tips - make sure the tiles you buy all have the same batch number and when the tiling is completed run a bead of mastic down the corners of the room - especially in the shower area.

Personally, I'd rather take forever hacking off the old, re-skimming and re-tiling but can understand why you'd want to over tile.

Good Luck

Richard.

07-11-2006, 07:46 PM	#2
assonomaf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 340 Senior Member	Yes you can "tile on tile" but make sure the existing tiles are sound and solid. You will need to rough up the surface of glazed tiles to provide a key for the adhesive and to ensure strength you should span the existing joints and not follow the same pattern as the existing. As I don't know how much you're tiling [just splash backs or the whole lot] give some thought to the setting out, where the cuts will be and what is fixed to the existing tiles [toilet, basin, shaver sockets, screens, switches etc] as you may need to modify those aswell to take into account the addittional thickness. Your best bet for the adhesive / PVA is Leroy Merlin in Vista Hermosa or Aki in Elche which are both about 25mins from GA. You'll be able to get a new tile saw there too. Other tips - make sure the tiles you buy all have the same batch number and when the tiling is completed run a bead of mastic down the corners of the room - especially in the shower area. Personally, I'd rather take forever hacking off the old, re-skimming and re-tiling but can understand why you'd want to over tile. Good Luck Richard.
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