Can I tile over the 80s style small tile floor in my bathroom??

I need to find out how to tile over tile? I have that 80's style small tile in my bathroom. Thanks


  5 answers
  • Shore grandmom Shore grandmom on Aug 07, 2018

    It's best to remove the old and start with a clean slate. It will also give you a chance to make sure that there is no wood rot or mold. Either way, you still have to remove the toilet to do a proper job. If you go on top, you'll need an extra thick wax ring for the toilet and it could be difficult to bolt it back down. The vanity can be removed as well. If you do remove the floor tile, and if it was done right, it's under the vanity, already. Sorry, but removing is what should be done.

  • Unfortunately you can't tile over tile, you'll have to remove the old stuff first and get the surface prepped and ready for new stuff.

  • William William on Aug 07, 2018

    No, the old tiles will need to be removed. Tiles need a smooth solid base

  • Deb K Deb K on Jan 08, 2024

    Hi Nancy hope this helps you out.

    https://designertrapped.com/tile-over-tile/

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Jan 08, 2024

    Your floor will be extremely heavy so it isn't recommended. You should remove the old floor first. If you can't, you will need a new subflooring above the existing tile then tile over that.