How can I cover up cracks in ceramic tile?
The ceramic tile has begun to crack in my kitchen and living room. Could I put either sheet vinyl or vinyl squares over the top of the existing tiles, and should I put lauan down first?
Related Discussions
How to get rid of mice?
We seem to have some unwelcome Mickeys and Minnies in our house. What is the best way to get rid of them?
How to remove popcorn ceiling with asbestos?
I want to remove my popcorn ceiling, but it has asbestos in it. How do I go about this safely?
How to trap fruit flies?
Does anyone know how to get rid of fruit flies with a homemade trap?
How to remove popcorn ceiling with vacuum?
Is there a way to use a vacuum to remove a popcorn ceiling?
How to fix a crack in a door frame?
How to fix a door frame with a split in it?
Can I apply new ceramic tile over existing ceramic tile on backsplash
Does anyone know how to tile over tile or if it is even possible? I have a ceramic tile backsplash and would like to apply a new ceramic tile over that, the old tile ... See more
How do I cover up small nicks in my ceramic tile in kitchen?
Due to dropping various things on the ceramic tile floor in my kitchen, I have quite a few small nicks and one larger one - want to find something to cover them up, c... See more
Before doing a cosmetic fix, find out why you tiles are cracking. It could be structural problem. A structural engineer would be able to check it out for you. And after you resolve the issue, then yes, I would put down lauan first.
I would paint the cracks with a carefully mixed blend to match the tile. Best wishes ☺️
If its possible to squeeze a little grout in the crack I'd try it. If its really a bad wide crack maybe with careful chipping & prying you can get it out & replace the tile. As a last try I'd smear some really heavy duty glue in and on this crack to keep the nasty out till it can be repaired by a tile expert.
Use a Grout saw to SCORE the opening, grout it with same COLOR of tile SANDED GROUT.
You will need to repair the cracks first otherwise the vinyl could be compromised and you won't be happy with the result. I would rip up the tile and start fresh.