So so long as it is structurally sound check this with a golf ball and a hollow eardrum and free of cracks the tcna approves of this installation method.
Tiling over polished marble.
And it lasts for 20 years.
Technically it can be done but in practice it is avoided.
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Marble tiles are not recommended for humid or wet areas like kitchens bathrooms or basements because marble will absorb moisture which can lead to warping dulling and deterioration over time.
Tile over existing marble it is a wall not a floor.
After taking a tiling class i know that is something that is just not in my diy wheelhouse so i called an expert named leo.
Satori venatino parquet polished 12 in x 12 in polished natural stone marble look wall tile.
Clean the marble of any soot and run a belt sander over it to roughen the surface particularly if the original marble is polished.
Etch the marble get out your pad sander and a fairly coarse grit of sandpaper such as 60 or 80 grit.
Covering the cultured marble walls is not a good idea.
Due to its polished finish marble can be very slippery when wet.
The marble surface is likely polished or honed and it might have a sealer on it or contaminates from pass use.
How to tile over a marble fireplace surround.
One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to tiling is can you tile over cultured marble in the bathroom there are two sides to this question.
Satori bianco polished 12 in x 12 in polished natural stone marble herringbone marble look wall tile.
I would recommend first scarifying the surface of the marble.
Use the belt sander to scratch the entire area of the cultured marble where you will be installing the tile.
Apply a cement based mortar to both the existing marble tiles.
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Tile on tile or as i say it.
Cultured marble is an acrylic composite and so it will.
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The reason for this is to create a surface rough enough so that the thinset or mastic will bond properly as cultured marble s finished surface is too smooth for tile adhesives to bond.