How To Lay Laminate Over Ceramic Tile

If the tiles aren t flat you need to level the floor using leveling compound.

How to lay laminate over ceramic tile.

Starting laminate tile installation over ceramic tile. The short answer is yes you can install laminate flooring over a ceramic tile floor if the tile floor is in good condition and the tile are well attached level and flat. You can simply grout as normal using very light pressure on the grout joint to keep the joint level. This comes in wide rolls that install directly over the tile.

For convenience some brands come with foam already. This ceramic tile has been installed in this kitchen with a mastic. The wood laminate you see here is pergo elegant. You just need to make sure it is level in good shape and any grout lines are filled.

In general laminate flooring requires a base of thin polyethylene foam padding. Heres the kitchen with the ceramic tile that i am going to install laminate tile over. You can lay laminate over tile as long as the tile is in good condition which means no broken or loose pieces. Filling grout joints first second the grout joints should be filled to level with the top or face of the ceramic tile to ensure a smooth surface for the laminate to rest.

Your carpet would need removed and the laminate can go directly over the subfloor. Hi wanda thanks for the question. If you have a height difference you can use a transition molding between each room. You should install an underlayment before laying the floor but you may need to install transition strips.

The mastic makes it very hard to remove the ceramic tile from the wood subfloor.