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Tile must be secure. A floor is only as secure as the sub-floor beneath it. If the tile is not secure, it's either best to remove it completely, or pour some sort of self leveling mix or mud on top of it to create a secure and solid sub-floor. The floor should be level and generally even.
If the floor isn't even, the floating floor on top of it will move, and it could even crack. It's okay if there are some grout lines where the floor is a bit lower, but if the floor has areas that are higher and lower, the floor will move and shift as you walk on top of it. If there isn't enough clearance, then you may need to shave the doors.
If they are solid wood doors, this is usually doable, but will cost a bit extra. If they are hollow wood doors, you may need to replace them because if you cut off the bottom, they may no longer have a bottom.
If there is not enough clearance for appliances, you may have some choices to make -e. It's very important to check these items before you choose your flooring and before you install them. Often, if there won't be enough clearance, it's better to either do a different type of flooring or rip up the tile to address the height issues. When in doubt, it's best to hire a professional. They can advise you on options and recommend the best course. If you live in Westchester County or Stamford CT area and are interested in hardwood floors, feel free to give The Flooring Girl a call at For out of state customers, please call View Westchester Hardwood Floor Refinishing in a larger map.
Thank you. It is a good subject that I am sometimes asked and filing this blog will allow me to be able to give a better answer, or call you. Very informative. I had no idea that there was any way that hardwood could "float" on top of tile. This is going to be a great thing to know as I have had several buyers wonder about this possibility. I'm not sure I would want to take the risk of installing over tile. I would probably try to demolish the tile myself, then have the flooring put down.
Debbie, another winner! And to tell you the truth, by sharing this information, I become a 'hero' in the eyes of my client - though I do disclose about you and our community. Good morning, Debbie I would never have guessed this was an option I may do this in a heated sunroom that I have I hate the tile Sharon - Yes, the floor height can be a big issue, esp in a kitchen.
Shar - yes, that's true. Andrew - Yes, I really prefer the solid wood and I have seen the pine underneath tile in some older homes. Good information. Hi Debbie - I went to a rental building in White Plains yesterday - -brand new.. I wish they had known you to install their flooring..
We used the 'float' method in our basement and it looks great. But I don't know if I would go that route in the family room we plan on doing next. I think if you can avoid ripping up old flooring to put down new, it's a good thing. There are always those added expenses when demolishing. But like you said, you have to make sure your original flooring meets those requirements.
Great post Debbie! A very good article on wood flooring. Thanks for sharing on active rain. Great info to pass onto clients. Both laminate and engineered hardwood floors can be floated. For more info see: What is a floating floor? Please note that floating a hardwood floor on top of tile will not always work. In addition to having a hardwood that can be floated on top of tile, the following factors must also be present:. Tile must be secure. A floor is only as secure as the sub-floor beneath it.
If the tile is not secure, it's either best to remove it completely, or pour some sort of self leveling mix or mud on top of it to create a secure and solid sub-floor. The floor should be level and generally even. If the floor isn't even, the floating floor on top of it will move, and it could even crack. It's okay if there are some grout lines where the floor is a bit lower, but if the floor has areas that are higher and lower, the floor will move and shift as you walk on top of it.
If there isn't enough clearance, then you may need to shave the doors. If they are solid wood doors, this is usually doable, but will cost a bit extra.
If they are hollow wood doors, you may need to replace them because if you cut off the bottom, they may no longer have a bottom. If there is not enough clearance for appliances, you may have some choices to make -e. It's very important to check these items before you choose your flooring and before you install them. When in doubt, it's best to hire a professional.
They can advise you on options and recommend the best course. The views expressed in this post are the author's own.
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