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Sara Hesikova

Can you tile on top of old tiles? Yes, but experts urge you to avoid this DIY hack

A white-toled bathroom with a bathtub and a patterned tiled floor.

If you’ve ever had to face the task of removing old tiles, you’ll know that it’s a lengthy, messy and tedious task. Which is why tiling over the old ones instead is so tempting in order to save on time, energy and avoid throwing your home into disarray. But can you tile on top of tiles?

Whether you’re looking to realise new kitchen tile ideas, retile the bathroom or lay down new flooring in the hallway, you technically can tile on top of an existing layer of tiles. But experts are unanimous in their recommendation to avoid tiling over tiles wherever possible as this time-saving shortcut may cause issues further down the line.

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