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Laying LVT on top of existing tiles
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 4.04 PM
Got 1x1 tile in the hallway, which is close to 10years old. I want change it to give a new look. Don't know which is good to go. There is existing piped underfloor heating in place which shouldn't be disturbed while changing to new floor 1. Remove tile and lay new LVT. or 2. Lay LVT on top of existing tile. Advice me which is good to go?
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Anonymous user
Hi if there's underfloor heating then you definitely don't want to be taking up the tiles. what you want to do is have a latex on top of your tiles, prime the tiles first with a subfloor primer which is the same brand as the latex that you would use, once you have primed the area & primer has gone off dry then you would latex it and then come back the next day to prep, fit the LVT
Answered16 May 2022
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I agree with the above, as long as the tiles are sound and solid and you have the height to allow the additional thickness of latex and LVT, probably another 6-8mm depending on thickness of latex and tile.
If tiles are cracked, loose or hollow, you would have to remove but also the adhesive which is a nightmare, so hopefully you can top it.
Just bare in mind that there will then be a further 6-8mm for the heat to radiate through too!!
Answered1 June 2022
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