How to replace tile? (flooring, painted, tiles, bathroom)
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I am the first time home owner, and I just noticed that one of bathrooms: it is carpet floor, but under the carpet, it is CERAMIC or PORCELAIN, I could not tell. Anyway, they are very small pieces (2" by 1") and they are ugly, I don't know why previous house owner put carpet above it.
I don't like carpet floor, and I don't like the existing tile (CERAMIC or PORCELAIN) neither. If I replace the tile, how far should I go? Should I also need to replace back board under the tile?
Unless you're doing a full mid-range or higher remodel, I'd assess the condition of the current tile and clean it as best possible if it's not cracked or stained terribly. A house that has a decent mid-century tile floor in the bathroom *likely* has other much higher priority issues you'll be dealing with soon.
Unless you're doing a full mid-range or higher remodel, I'd assess the condition of the current tile and clean it as best possible if it's not cracked or stained terribly. A house that has a decent mid-century tile floor in the bathroom *likely* has other much higher priority issues you'll be dealing with soon.
Not really, actually, bathrooms are my next priority. The deck was my priority, but I have repaired/painted it, some other smaller things have also been taken care.
The bottom line is I have to remove carpet, but the tile looks really ugly, and I would like to replace it. At the meanwhile, I am not sure if it is difficult.
If its on slab- you're just removing the tile and thinset.
If its on subfloor- you're more than likely removing everything, to the subfloor and starting over. However, I have seen tile removed from a mudpack base with a demo-hammer and wide chisel; then new tile applied over a skim coat that leveled out gouges from the removal process.
Not really, actually, bathrooms are my next priority. The deck was my priority, but I have repaired/painted it, some other smaller things have also been taken care.
The bottom line is I have to remove carpet, but the tile looks really ugly, and I would like to replace it. At the meanwhile, I am not sure if it is difficult.
Thanks.
It's not difficult to remove at all. Just get a hammer drill with a chisel attachment and start banging it out. Once you see what is underneath you'll know whether you'll have to replace the subfloor. In the 50+ years since this stuff was installed, a lot of other factors may come into play - like a long standing water leak that happened sometime between 1970 and 1985 for instance. If the plumbing hasn't been replaced, that would be a priority over surface finishes.
I think the tile looks good. I'd pull up the carpet, and leave the tile alone for the time being. Then live with it, and think about it before deciding. When you do decide, you'll have a better idea about what you want.
I think the tile looks great. I'd draw up the rug, and allow the tile to sit without bothering it.
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