Laminate Over Tile

There are a few precautions though.

Laminate over tile.

The second row will need to start at that mark. If a laminate can be placed over a ceramic tile the labor of the installation is decreased dramatically. While tile is typically high end flooring it s a headache to tear out making it a good candidate. The process would be the same as installing a laminate floor on a concrete slab.

Since tile is a durable substrate there is little risk of deterioration when another flooring substance is placed over it. Installation of tile will cost an average of 5 75per square foot and installation of laminate will cost an average of 2per square foot. It is time consuming when installing laminate tile. You ve got problems however if the tiles are uneven and have raised edges or if the grout lines are wide and deep.

Many laminate manufacturers specifically indicate that their product may be installed over ceramic tile. When laying laminate over tile the tile must be flat. Laying laminate wood floor over tiles existing tile floor. It s more pleasing to look at a bigger tile than a sliver.

Installation precautions to take. You can often lay a laminate over tile without any extra effort if the tile a smooth level and there isn t much depth in the grout lines. After installing the first row and beginning the second row you will have to measure the half way point on the first tile installed.