Tiling over tiles primer - TilersForums.com

[Rob Harrison]

hi all

I wondered what people recommend as a primer before tiling over old tiles?

Any suggestions greatfully received.

Thanks

 

[Old Mod]

Hi and welcome to the forum Rob.
I wouldn't 'recommend' tiling on to tiles usually, do you have a few more details?
Existing tiles?
Wall or floor?
Original substrate?
New tiles?

 

[NZ_Tiler]

If it's floor and they are not hollow why not?

Primer - mapei eco grip prim. Make sure you stir it before applying. The sand sits at the bottom of the container. ..

 

[Rob Harrison]

Hi and welcome to the forum Rob.
I wouldn't 'recommend' tiling on to tiles usually, do you have a few more details?
Existing tiles?
Wall or floor?
Original substrate?
New tiles?

The existing tiles are glazed and set into concrete onto an island in a kitchen. They are very sound but very shiny.

 

[Old Mod]

Only a small area then.
I'd try orbital sander or grinder with sanding pad/disc to take off shine and then use a prime and grip primer as described above.
Mapei, Isomat and tilemaster all do one.

 

[Rob Harrison]

If it's floor and they are not hollow why not?

Primer - mapei eco grip prim. Make sure you stir it before applying. The sand sits at the bottom of the container. ..

Thanks!

 

[Rob Harrison]

Only a small area then.
I'd try orbital sander or grinder with sanding pad/disc to take off shine and then use a prime and grip primer as described above.
Mapei, Isomat and tilemaster all do one.

Thanks. I think I'll scuff them up as you suggest and then prime.

 

[Italy]

Only a small area then.
I'd try orbital sander or grinder with sanding pad/disc to take off shine and then use a prime and grip primer as described above.
Mapei, Isomat and tilemaster all do one.

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[Old Mod]

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[Italy]

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