This ceramic tile has been installed in this kitchen with a mastic.
How to lay laminate over ceramic tile.
You should install an underlayment before laying the floor but you may need to install transition strips.
This comes in wide rolls that install directly over the tile.
You can simply grout as normal using very light pressure on the grout joint to keep the joint level.
Starting laminate tile installation over ceramic tile.
Hi wanda thanks for the question.
Yes laminate can be installed over ceramic tile.
Or you can use a grout bag to fill the joints.
The short answer is yes you can install laminate flooring over a ceramic tile floor if the tile floor is in good condition and the tile are well attached level and flat.
Filling grout joints first second the grout joints should be filled to level with the top or face of the ceramic tile to ensure a smooth surface for the laminate to rest.
Heres the kitchen with the ceramic tile that i am going to install laminate tile over.
For convenience some brands come with foam already.
Your carpet would need removed and the laminate can go directly over the subfloor.
If the tiles aren t flat you need to level the floor using leveling compound.
The process would be the same as installing a laminate floor on a concrete slab.
If you have a height difference you can use a transition molding between each room.
The wood laminate you see here is pergo elegant.
You just need to make sure it is level in good shape and any grout lines are filled.