A big question is can a laminate floor be placed over a ceramic tile floor.
Floors that can go over tile and are waterproof.
You ve got problems however if the tiles are uneven and have raised edges or if the grout lines are wide and deep.
Fortunately the answer to the question is yes.
Even when there are no visible gaps in the grout water can migrate through the tile.
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It s a common assumption among builders that tiles are waterproof.
Can laminate flooring be installed over ceramic tile.
Laminate is a cheap fast flooring solution that easily goes right over ceramic tile.
Not only is it waterproof making it ideal for kitchens and bathrooms many of the click and lock varieties can be installed directly over existing flooring with little to no prep.
Many in the construction business believe that once the grout has set water can no longer pass through the tile flooring and into the substrate.
Laminate flooring goes very well over ceramic tiles.
Unfortunately this isn t true.