Engineering and fabrication
What plastic edge trim to use when tiling over existing tile?
Can anyone comment on what plastic edge trim I should use when tiling over existing tile that already has a plastic edge trim? Is there any specialty trim that would cover the existing trim and the edge of the new tile (being laid over the old tile)? Thanks, PJ.
Public Comments
- I have never heard of anybody tiling over existing tile. That is just plain wrong. When the old mortar wears off, both layers will pop loose. Unless there is damn good reason why you are doing it like that, I suggest you go do it right. Remove the tiles, replace the subfloor and retile again. I don't know what else to advise you!
- You should take off the old trim. You should have done this before you started the job. You can reuse the trim if it is not damaged as long as it matches the new flooring. Some people only use a small amount of glue on the trim so they can remove it. There is a 3" and a 4" available. When you take the old off, measure and see if you can use a 3" or a 4".
Here's to nice floors!
- Take the trim off before installing new tile. You can either reuse or install new trim.
- I tile every day of my life, and I don't want to insult you, but I hope I'm around when you come back asking for help.
As others have said REMOVE trim. For one thing new tile and mortar will add no less than 3/8 height to the room. Molding OVER tile is the way to go. The ratonale is simple. it HIDES OOOPS for one thing, and can be removed at any point without disturbing the tiling effort.
I wish you success, but as I said I hope to see you here again, asking "What Now?"
Steven Wolf
just my two "sense"
