Tile over hardwood.?

Question

I love my hardwood floors but I have 5 dogs that I love more. My home is on piers about 3 ft off the ground. I would like to put down tile, what do I put down first? And will it mess up my original hard wood floors. Any advice will be appreciative.

Answer 1

I wanted to do this once - pier & beam house built in 1927, my tile guy said no.

Answer 2

I would not do it. Will not last and will kill the wood under it.

You can get a laminate tile. Like laminate hardwood flooring but looks like tiles. Will not damage the floor and can keep the dogs.

Answer 3

yes u can lay tile on a pier construction house....have the span and size of joist checked and u have to put down a backer board and yes it will damage the hardwood....check on the new floating floor that looks like tile......

lic. gen. contractor

Answer 4

I would probably do what bammer has suggested!!! because you will ruin the floor otherwise!!! or else put down a good polyurethane covering your wood floors to make them look good and be durable.... with a few area rugs for the pups to have a bit of traction..

Answer 5

Best way is to glue it onto the floorboards, but the glue will mark the old floor boards. You could tack them down instead.

Answer 6

Are you wanting a ceramic tile or a laminate?  Check with an expert first before doing anything that could damage the hardwood underneath.  Some ceramics are too heavy and could cause problems.

Answer 7

Have you thought about getting some cheaper cover rugs and replace them after worn, Just a suggestion.