Do I need to remove old grout before installing new tile?

• <div><p>No, you don’t need to remove the old grout before installing new tile over existing tile. In fact, the old grout helps fill in gaps between tiles, creating a more even surface for the new layer. However, it's important to ensure that the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-tile-and-grout.htm">grout is clean</a>, solid, and free of cracks or crumbling areas. Damaged grout should be repaired or replaced before proceeding. Cleaning the surface thoroughly and filling any low spots will help the new adhesive bond properly and ensure a smooth, stable installation.</p></div>

How long will tile flooring last?

• <div><p>Tile flooring will last anywhere from 10 to 20 years and even up to 30 years or more with proper care and maintenance. </p><p>You can help your tile floor achieve a longer lifespan by maintaining it properly. This includes cleaning it regularly (including <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-tile-and-grout.htm">cleaning the tile floor grout</a>), keeping the floor dry, and not setting super heavy items on it to keep it from cracking. You'll also want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-regrouting-tile-flooring.htm">regrout your tile floor</a> every 10 years. Using a grout sealer will help your floor last longer.</p></div>

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Q: Do you need a moisture barrier under ceramic tile?

• <div><p>When tiling over concrete, you should install an anti-fracture membrane after the concrete has been prepared. The anti-fracture membrane acts as a moisture barrier and should be installed to protect the tiles from moisture which helps maintain their integrity. Often, Ditra, a brand name, is used interchangeably with moisture barrier.</p></div>

Q: Do you grout hearth tiles?

• <div><p>Grouting hearth tiles is one of the most important steps. It seals the tiles so heat doesn&rsquo;t transfer under the tiles so easily, which can be dangerous. For this reason, heat-resistant grout is a must. Grout also prevents dust, dirt, and any other material from gathering between your tiles. If this happens and those buildups are flammable, a fire could start between the tiles. </p></div>

Q: Can I tile over the existing tiles in my bathroom?

• <div><p>Yes, you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-tile-over-tile.htm">can tile over tile</a>. However, the original tiling job must be clean, flat, and free of damage, such as mold or mildew. Removing existing tiles is time-consuming and expensive, so it might make sense to skip this step.</p><p>Remember that when you tile over an existing layer, your walls or floor will get that much taller, so it might not work, depending on your door height.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to remove old grout before installing new tile?

• <div><p>No, you don&rsquo;t need to remove the old grout before installing new tile over existing tile. In fact, the old grout helps fill in gaps between tiles, creating a more even surface for the new layer. However, it's important to ensure that the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-tile-and-grout.htm">grout is clean</a>, solid, and free of cracks or crumbling areas. Damaged grout should be repaired or replaced before proceeding. Cleaning the surface thoroughly and filling any low spots will help the new adhesive bond properly and ensure a smooth, stable installation.</p></div>

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Your Local Floor Pro LLC

Your Local Floor Pro LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Doug is a great, hard working guy!!! He came out on pretty short notice and restretched the carpet at my father's house. In the past, he has also laid a laminate floor for me. 5 stars all around!"

Geoff G on August 2024

"Doug is a great, hard working guy!!! He came out on pretty short notice and restretched the carpet at my father's house. In the past, he has also laid a laminate floor for me. 5 stars all around!"

Geoff G on August 2024

Fitzpatrick Home Inspection

Fitzpatrick Home Inspection

Customers say: True professional

17 local quotes requested

5 years of experience

Fitzpatrick Home Inspection is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. I work with my son and we also do decks, floor installs ,floor repairs, water damage repair/replace, tile floors, back splashes and showers. Vermont licensed, #143.0134024

"I hired this company tell help with an insulation project. Joe arrived when he said he was going to, he is an extremely hard worker, and the job was completed in a timely manner! 100% recommend. I plan to hire this company again in the Spring for a deck building project and I?m really looking forward to having Joe back. He is kind, reasonable and I have nothing but good to say about him and his work."

Dawn B on October 2024

"I hired this company tell help with an insulation project. Joe arrived when he said he was going to, he is an extremely hard worker, and the job was completed in a timely manner! 100% recommend. I plan to hire this company again in the Spring for a deck building project and I?m really looking forward to having Joe back. He is kind, reasonable and I have nothing but good to say about him and his work."

Dawn B on October 2024

All Ways Cleaning

All Ways Cleaning

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

36 years of experience

For over 30 years All Ways Clean has been serving the homes and businesses of the Lakes Region of NH. From Janitorial and office cleaning to homes and carpets All Ways Clean does it all. We are top rated from our customers and we take great pride in our work. Contact us today to see how All Ways Clean can help you.

"Prompt arrival, right on schedule, started right in doing the work was careful with my belongings and made sure my dogs were secure before starting. Price was very reasonable, carpet and rugs look brand new, I would highly recommend these people"

Bev R on September 2021

"Prompt arrival, right on schedule, started right in doing the work was careful with my belongings and made sure my dogs were secure before starting. Price was very reasonable, carpet and rugs look brand new, I would highly recommend these people"

Bev R on September 2021

Devon & Emily

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Devon & Emily

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1 years of experience

We are a dynamic and professional couple dedicated to transforming your spaces, inside and out. With expertise in outdoor landscaping, interior and exterior painting and finishing, tiling, power washing, and a wide range of other general services. We provide high-quality workmanship tailored to your needs.

Jeremy Williams Roofing and Construction

806 Hurd Pond Road

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Jeremy Williams Roofing and Construction

806 Hurd Pond Road

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Jeremy Williams Roofing and Construction is your trusted roofing expert in New Hampshire. With years of experience, we deliver top-notch craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Contact us today for all your roofing needs.

"Very well. Totally satisfied!"

Mike M on August 2024

"Very well. Totally satisfied!"

Mike M on August 2024

Robinson Custom Masonry and Remodeling

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Robinson Custom Masonry and Remodeling

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4 years of experience

We are a small, family-owned, second generation masonry business located in Lempster, NH. Services include but are not limited to chimney, tile, and stone work as well as kitchen or bathroom remodels.

Salvos unlimited flooring

365 Pembroke St

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Salvos unlimited flooring

365 Pembroke St

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30 years of experience

At Salvo's Unlimited Flooring, Inc., our goal is to not only help you design and build your dream floors, but to make the process easy and enjoyable for you. We are a full-service flooring installation company with a wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or remodeling: finding the correct flooring for your home. Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity.

TrueNorth Carpentry

859 Clay St

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TrueNorth Carpentry

859 Clay St

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6 years of experience

TrueNorth offers any and all home improvement/ remodeling services with the focus being on quality. If you are ready to do a full remodel of the kitchen, or looking to add tile to the bathroom, or a deck to the backyard TrueNorth is happy to be there for you. Free estimates and friendly service.

Higginbotham Construction

340 E Rumney Rd

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Higginbotham Construction

340 E Rumney Rd

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35 years of experience

A full-service building and remodeling company based in the Plymouth, NH area. Specializing in Kitchens, bathrooms, attic and basement conversions, additions, barns, and garages. We've been in business for over 35 years and can tackle any job big or small. Call for a free quote on your next project.

Craig sudrabin

119 Main St

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Craig sudrabin

119 Main St

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My names craig I have been installing floors for over 12 years carpet hardwood and tile. I also do alot of showers as well. hard worker and fair priced great attention to detail. I work from sunapee to hanover

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

When tiling over concrete, you should install an anti-fracture membrane after the concrete has been prepared. The anti-fracture membrane acts as a moisture barrier and should be installed to protect the tiles from moisture which helps maintain their integrity. Often, Ditra, a brand name, is used interchangeably with moisture barrier.

Grouting hearth tiles is one of the most important steps. It seals the tiles so heat doesn’t transfer under the tiles so easily, which can be dangerous. For this reason, heat-resistant grout is a must. Grout also prevents dust, dirt, and any other material from gathering between your tiles. If this happens and those buildups are flammable, a fire could start between the tiles.

Yes, you can tile over tile. However, the original tiling job must be clean, flat, and free of damage, such as mold or mildew. Removing existing tiles is time-consuming and expensive, so it might make sense to skip this step.

Remember that when you tile over an existing layer, your walls or floor will get that much taller, so it might not work, depending on your door height.

No, you don’t need to remove the old grout before installing new tile over existing tile. In fact, the old grout helps fill in gaps between tiles, creating a more even surface for the new layer. However, it's important to ensure that the grout is clean, solid, and free of cracks or crumbling areas. Damaged grout should be repaired or replaced before proceeding. Cleaning the surface thoroughly and filling any low spots will help the new adhesive bond properly and ensure a smooth, stable installation.

Tile flooring will last anywhere from 10 to 20 years and even up to 30 years or more with proper care and maintenance.

You can help your tile floor achieve a longer lifespan by maintaining it properly. This includes cleaning it regularly (including cleaning the tile floor grout), keeping the floor dry, and not setting super heavy items on it to keep it from cracking. You'll also want to regrout your tile floor every 10 years. Using a grout sealer will help your floor last longer.

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