When installing over top of old ceramic/porcelain be aware that you will most likely have to "sink" the old tiles in cement to do this. That means grinding down the tiles a little (rough up the surface) then the self leveling cement is poured and allowed to dry. The new floor is then laid over top. Vinyl is notorious for requiring EXTREMELY flat surface. A ceramic tile rarely has this requirement (grout lines and "high spots" around tile corners give problems). A glue in place tile is also going to have the same problems and the same solution = sinking the tiles in cement. This adds extra costs to the floor. A rigid floor like a cork floating floor can handle a bit more floor deflection than vinyl or laminate planks. If labour in your area is relatively cheap...you could probably have the tile removed and the sanding of the mortar done for the same price as coating in concrete. You will also have the luxury of being able to lay any floor you want once it is done AND you don't have to worry about increasing the floor height. It is possible to sink the ceramic in cement...but is it the most cost effective option? Maybe not.

We had the same issue in an old kitchen, we went with Coopers, There is a stripper then wax that will soak in. The stripper is in spray bottles, but I'd send the dogs on holiday or keep them outside while you're doing it. It'll take some elbow wax, but will look amazing when you're finished. Good luck!

Hi Temika We do this successfully on renovations. You do need to be mindful that the concrete under a copper washer are thick. Most floors can be matched successfully without over laying.

Hi all, Have signed up with a relatively well known building company who we went with in large part due to their 'Guaranteed Completion Date' guarantee. It's also written into our contract that we will get this on completion of 'floor down'. If said company fails to deliver on this, they express that they will pay for any additional costs e.g. rent, temporary accommodation etc. Our floor went down 2 weeks ago, and we were notified (and invoiced) in writing. We have waited more than a couple of weeks post 'floor down' for this Guaranteed completion date (and have emailed to pester for this) with no mention that this won't be provided, but that it's just a little delayed whilst finalising contractors. We have today however been told that a Guaranteed completion date cannot be offered, instead w can have an 'expected move in date'. They have cited Covid19 as being the reason they cannot offer a 'Guaranteed date'. We are not in an area that has Covid cases, or the recent outbreaks. Does anyone know the legal stance on this, given it's in the contract (and all over their website/brochures that this is one of their guarantees that make them stand out above the rest)? Does Covid change the contractual obligations? TIA