Is it a bad idea to tile on top of existing shower floor tile?
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Comments (4)I suppose you could Redguard it and tile away. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Personally, I would rebuild it....but you say that's not an option. We really don't know if there is a vinyl/rubber liner under the mudbed...nor do you, apparently....and a redguard membrane, if that is the case, is superfluous. At this point, just paint the stuff on and tile away. It may last awhile...it may last forever. You pays your money and you takes your chances.......See MoreIs glass tile in a shower a bad idea?
Comments (13)Glass tiled shower floor? I sure hope nobody ever does that. Not only is glass too fragile for a floor but also way too slippery for a shower. EEK! Creative Tile - Thanks for the info. The tile is 18" x 36" does that make any difference? It will only be on the walls of a larger shower in Southern California. I mention that because I think those things reduce the possibility of cracking due to thermal shock, which as I understand it means suddenly going from very cold to very hot. The glass will never start any colder than room temperature and the shower spray will not reach the walls, it will always hit the floor first. But I don't know how low a glass tile's tolerance can be, so perhaps even this is a potential risk. I can say that I have handled a sample of the tile and nothing about it seems/feels cheap (including the actual price). Without someone telling me it is OK, I will definitely avoid the epoxy grout. If I go forward with this tile, that tip is invaluable! Regarding setting material, isn't there a product that you can just know will be good enough for any glass tile? I'm not trying to pinch pennies here, the tile is expensive and I don't want a repair job later. So I'll spend whatever I need to spend now to avoid problems in the future. The price difference between using quality materials and lesser materials pales in comparison to a future repair. And thank you for taking the time to share you knowledge with people. So many folks like you make Houzz an incredible resource. There are a lot of people here that I owe a beer to. And there are some I owe a fancy dinner!...See MoreAdd solid surface threshold to existing tiled shower curb?
Comments (4)Thanks for your comment. It does not see much use. Maybe visitors 3 - 4 times per year for about three days at a time. I suppose if we remove the tile we would not have to move the door up. So that is a plus. Thanks again for the input!...See MorePlease voting help 1.shower wall tile 2.shower floor tile &3.bath tile
Comments (35)I believe the difference in color is too great with the white and brown. Why? 3 reasons 1. The products that are cemented to the building you will not redo anytime soon. Messy , dirty, expensive and just not worth the trouble 2. When you add a product to the building structure. Windows , floors they must last a long time. Durability, wear and tear, and STYLE. All equal a story of when the home was designed. The look over a period of time 10 years + and the home will become "out of date" Needs a face lift . 3. The homes we admire, the Museums, Churches, Libraries, Opera House have one common thread. At a glance they are timeless. Built in 1940, 1990 etc The crystal clear item is not seen For this reason I would not go "trendy". Generally our first choice is the right one. Simple and elegant How do you change this ad time moves on. Color Bedroom a change of bedspread. Bathroom towels become a dark navy or deep forest green. Yellow for spring Paint a wall blue, hang a piece of art The change is simple and your money well spent for resale Take a moment to do another board Remove the brown and replace with a neutral. Try an Odegard runner - There are so many options Enjoy...See Moreraehelen
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