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Archive Home > 2008 > September > 23 > New over old — not all shower tiles have to go

New over old — not all shower tiles have to go

By Alan J. Heavens / The Bulletin
September 23, 2008

Q: I’m remodeling my bathroom and am planning to change the tiles in my shower. My builder tells me it’s OK to put new tiles over old.

A: If the old tile is still tightly bonded to the substrate, and if there are no loose, cracked or broken tiles, then yes. Glazed tile will....

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