[header] How to tile over tile [title] Check for loose tiles. [step] Lightly tap on each old tile with a wood mallet. If the sound is solid, the tile is fine.
[header] How to tile over tile [title] Check for loose tiles. [step] Lightly tap on each old tile with a wood mallet. If the sound is solid, the tile is fine.
If the sound seems hollow, the tile is loose and needs to be fixed. [substeps] Chip away the old caulk or grout around the tile and use a crowbar to lift up the old tile. If it's not, use your fingers to dig deeper. You'll need to try a second tile after measuring it and moving it over any loose tiles. If there are loose tiles, they'll need to be replaced. [substeps] Splitting a tile by breaking it over tile will give the whole room a shiny appearance and uniformity. [substeps] Tile dissolves as new tile comes in. If you're replacing tiles most of the time, you can still fix the gap by stripping newly repaired tiles out.