You can add extra thinset under your new tiles if needed to ensure they re level.
How to level ceramic tile to existing tile.
Mark high and low spots with chalk.
Position your tiles according to the layout you choose.
Using a 4 foot 1 2 m level look for any abnormal high spots or low spots on the existing tile surface.
You can lay new ceramic tile right over the old using the prep techniques we show here.
Tiles are relatively durable floor coverings that can last for years when laid on a perfectly flat substrate.
Mix up some thin set.
Cover tile floors with floor leveling compound to create a hard level surface before placing a new floor covering.
Self leveling underlayment products can be used on concrete floors wood subfloors that are uneven but still in decent shape and even over ceramic tile floors eliminating the task of tearing.
It avoids the time consuming messy tear out process.
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Lay a level on the old tile and mark any high spots.
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Brand x pictures brand x pictures getty images when the old floor material is a still strong ceramic tile surface though you can place the new covering over the tiles as long as you create a smooth surface beforehand.
For instance an l or flat line for a high spot and an h or triangle for a high spot.
As you re installing your tiles use a level to make sure the new floor remains even.
Press the tile onto the floor.
Working in small sections spread the thinset over the existing tile using a notched trowel.
Roughen the tile with 80 grit sandpaper.
Now that we know what trowel we need to use let s start the floor leveling process and fill this dip.
Grind them down with a grinder.
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Most of the time when using a 12 x 12 or 13 x 13 tile i use a 1 4 x 3 8 square notch trowel.
Tip 4 fill the dip.
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Use different symbols to distinguish one from the other.