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you can, but good luck getting your dishwasher out if you need to.
all you need to do is scar up existing floor, and the thinset will hold.
Scarring the laminant is not a good idea as chances are the mortar will not adhere well. The easiest option is to add a thin layer of plywood, but keep in mind it will make you floor that much higher.
What seems like a simple solution is not always your best choice. As everyone has stated, putting plywood over top is going to increase the thickness of your floor. Therefore, its going to be difficult to remove an in-cabinetry dishwasher, will raise anything (eg: stove) flush with the counter tops the thickness of the plywood and tile, and may require adjustments to doors and vertical trim. You’re better off just tearing up the old vinyl flooring.
An added benefit from tearing up the old vinyl is that you can inspect your floor for water damage. If any of the K-5 particle board needs work, now would be the time to do it; not after you’ve covered the floor with ceramic tile.
As I have said many times flooring is only as good as the base I would remove it, besides the fact that you will be adding at least 1 inch to the height of the floor creating other problems already stated in this forum.
Normal plywood is not the best base for tile. Use a cement board like dura-rock or hardi-backer. That will give a good quality and long lasting job.Plywood has to much flex and can dry the mortar and cause the tiles to pop up later.
Its called wire mesh. Its not used as much anymore. What makes tiles or grout crack is the wood below the tiles. If the floor joists are too far apart and the plywood is not thick enough it can cause the floor to move. Even a little bit of movement can cause the tiles and the grout to crack. The wire mesh will not help if the floor moves.
It sounds both cost effective and original to me. I say go for it.
I think it will be fine, however, you may need to consider that the edges will probably need special edge pieces so the corners of your diagonals don’t chip/crack etc. Unless Mom lives with you, it won’t much matter if she thinks it will look weird.
Enjoy!
I didn’t use travertine, but laid my counter tops on the diagonal and it looks wonderful! It was a little tricky to lay it out, but I added a small diamond of a contrasting color in between the bigger tiles and used edge pieces and back splash to match the small tiles. It is most beautiful, doesn’t look ‘weird’ at all.
Durability. Porcelain tiles will not last quite as long as others
Whatever your preference look at the side of any piece of tile. If the coloration and pattern go all the way through then it’s likely the best investment,,,IE: A tile that is just surface finished will show its true color if it gets chipped and be more noticable in the damage.
Marble is as fragile, but goes all the way through its thickness.
Rev. Steven
Maintenance and durability. Natural stone needs to be sealed, not so with manufactured products. I’d also like to point out that I find natural stones quite slick, even in a honed finish. If you want it, go for it. Ask around and find out what someone who installs this thinks too.
One other consideration is if its’ consistent with the value of your house. I didn’t think granite counter tops would be for my house. So I did tile instead. It was a tenth the cost.
franja you got it backwards sorry. porcelain is one of the most durable tiles you can get. natural stone tile require more maintenance. stick with the porcelain in the kitchen and use natural stone in areas with less wear.