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Can we LVT over existing floor tiles? Pics attached.

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Sandrine1982 · 26/03/2022 15:20

Hi.

We had our kitchen revamped recently but decided to keep the floor installed by previous owner. However we now regret this decision, as we think the patterned tiles are just "too much" ... and don't go well with the rest of the kitchen. We would like something much simpler, like a plain, concrete look ... (pic attached).

However we are still traumatised by the disruption of having work done, so we want a quick, easy and LEAST MESSY solution.

Can we LVT over these tiles?

Can we LVT over existing floor tiles? Pics attached.
Can we LVT over existing floor tiles? Pics attached.
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Sandrine1982 · 26/03/2022 15:23

As far as I can tell the tiles are all straight, no cracks. The only thing is that the floor is sloping slightly on one side. Is it possible to level it with the self-levelling thingy? And install the LVT over it?

Have people done it?

Any advice appreciated :)

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Sandrine1982 · 26/03/2022 15:24

Ps: oh and the floor height is not an issue

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Slushynana · 26/03/2022 17:20

We did this, the fitter came and screeded over the tiles, it took a couple of days for the screed to dry and smelt really awful but the lvt fitted fine over it. This was 8 years ago and the floor is still fine. the dark floor is the lvt.

Can we LVT over existing floor tiles? Pics attached.
Can we LVT over existing floor tiles? Pics attached.
Oddbutnotodd · 26/03/2022 17:28

A builder came and suggested the same for my kitchen renovation. I chose not to do that but I’m sure it is feasible. I personally like your existing floor.

ABitBesotted · 26/03/2022 17:30

The existing floor looks great imo

OnTheBenchOfDoom · 26/03/2022 17:36

You can but it does depend on the grout line depth and width. You would need rigid core LVT. Standard LVT is flexible and needs a flat surface whereas rigid core has usually a stone component in the layers making it rigid.

This is Quickstep's version www.quick-step.co.uk/en-gb/vinyl/alphavinyl

They show it being laid over tile with a suitable underlay. It is the video at the bottom labelled "Easy to Install." The instructions say "Cement joints between tiles or other gaps of more than 2mm (0,08inch) in depth and 5mm (0,2inch) in width should be levelled"

So you will need to measure your grout lines. If they are too big you should be able to put self levelling compound over the top of the tiles like Slushy did. A flooring installer would do this for you and then lay your LVT.

jytdtysrht · 26/03/2022 17:39

I would leave the existing floor. It looks great.

APeakyBlinder · 26/03/2022 17:54

The existing floor looks much better!

Ilostit · 26/03/2022 17:55

Try living with the existing floor for a bit longer

rwalker · 26/03/2022 18:20

No problem at all going over that you could use some of the wood fibre boards wickes sell them . They are very forgiving wouldn't bother about levelling You never know with the wood fibre boards the tiles will be protected and you could just uncover them undamaged .

beachcitygirl · 26/03/2022 18:29

I prefer your existing floor!

tootiredtospeak · 26/03/2022 19:05

Your crazy tiles look amazing

EIisheva · 26/03/2022 19:08

Sorry OP the concrete just sucks the personality out of that space.
Keep the originals!

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Sandrine1982 · 26/03/2022 21:41

Noooo seriously? I know these sort of tiles are really fashionable these days but they only work in very specific situations, e.g.when everything else is plain and a single colour. But our brick wall is visually quite heavy so the floor doesn't work IMO. It's just too noisy...

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Skippingabeat · 26/03/2022 21:46

I really like your current floor, much nicer than the concrete one imo.

LynetteScavo · 26/03/2022 22:01

I also think the floor you've got now looks good.

SpaghettiSquash · 26/03/2022 22:15

If the problem is that you don't like your current tiles with the brick wall then surely it would be easier and cheaper just to paint the wall. I love your current floor tiles!

Seemssounfair · 26/03/2022 22:54

Current floor much better than LVT which can look good from a distance but still feels just like lino.

croon979 · 26/03/2022 23:55

In my opinion the existing tile is so much nicer and not too busy. The plainer look is so clinical and boring - sorry! Obviously up to you though and what you like

Hebeee · 27/03/2022 02:50

I also prefer your existing tiles as they bring character to the room that the concrete LVT does not.

Imho, the brick is almost seen as a 'neutral' and because your cabinets are also fairly neutral, I think the colour of the LVT will just make the whole room look quite bland.

I agree that if you think the tiles clash with the brick, it would be easier to change the brick (by painting it, or even having it smooth plastered).

Obviously it's your choice, but it's not as if the tiles are multicoloured or something outlandish (which is what I'd be choosing 🙄)....

MarmiteCoriander · 27/03/2022 02:53

Its the 80's brick wall that needs to go- not the floor tiles!!!

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 27/03/2022 03:01

I really like your existing floor, but obvs, your floor, your choice!

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 27/03/2022 08:43

I think the floor looks amazing as it is

Orchidsonthetable · 27/03/2022 08:46

I also think the existing floor looks much better than what you are planning, sorry op.

stuntbubbles · 27/03/2022 08:56

Keep the tiles! Before I read the text of your OP I glanced at the thumb nails and thought, “Well, yeah, of course you’d want to cover those horrid beige squares with the patterned stuff”.

If you think it’s all too busy, paint the brick white.