Had to choose between a full tear-out or floating a new floor over old tile on a kitchen job

The client wanted vinyl plank over their old 80s tile, and I was worried about height issues at the doors if I just floated over it. I went with the tear-out, which added two days and about $400 to the quote, but the final look is rock solid. Anyone ever float over tile and regret it later?

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simong792d ago

My last float job in a Phoenix condo needed a full inch of transition strips, it looked terrible.

grantt112d ago

Totally agree about the final look being rock solid. I did a float over tile once to save time and it was a constant headache. Every time someone walked in the kitchen it just FELT wrong, like a hollow sound underfoot. You made the right call taking the extra time. That height difference at the doors and appliances becomes a real problem down the road. Never cutting that corner again.