Would like to tile my bathroom floor. House is on a slab, bathroom has existing laminate flooring.1. Do I need to remove the laminate flooring or can I tile on top of it?2. Do I need to install a backer board first?3. Any tips I need when tiling around toilet plumbing and reinstalling the toilet?
1. = yes 2. = sometimes depends on what the floor is like under the laminate, if you have timber floor then simply screw 4mm ply wood to the floor and use a wood to tile adhesive and flexi grout. 3. = take the toilet out and refit it when your done. looks cr#p else, when refit the toilet u might need a offset pan connector as the floor will be a little higher .............
Go to a store that sells flooring pick out what you like then ask them for advice. You do not have to purchase that day so tell them you need to save money and may have to do the job yourself. They should be able to tell you on the floor you pick out if you can install that type or if you need to pick out something more user friendly
If tile is a self stick tile with a sheen then yes you must remove. Because you have a slab underneath, it would be best to use that as your substrate and can install tile directly over the slab. If you have a tile that needs to be waxed periodically, then you can take your chances with going directly over them. Ask at the floor store if there is an adhesive that will adhere to that particular type of tile. Do remove the toilet, and you will want to replace the wax ring as well. Take a picture with you of the floor to the floor store, good luck.
Absolutely cannot tile atop laminate. Neither ceramic or vinyl tile can go atop a laminate. You said your on a slab so you can bond right to that normally . You won t know what you ll need as far as to treat the slab until you pull stool and laminate. Stool should go right back on w/ a wax ring if laminate is down now. I don t chance it. I get the slightly higher wax ring w/ a sleeve when I re install a stool. When tiling around a stool flange just cut/nip the tile almost up to it, you have almost an inch of play. Any questions e mail me direct thru my avatar and check my qualifications there GL
