Effortless Tile Makeover: Fresh Looks Without Tearing Down

Recently, a friend consulted me about his outdated balcony ceramic tiles. He wishes to renovate but doesn't want to demolish the existing tiles. Thus, he sought my advice for a good renovation plan.

In fact, there are several methods to renovate old ceramic tiles on outdoor floors without removing them. The specific choice depends on the desired effect and budget.

Here are some highly feasible methods: (As we are a direct sales factory for JOYON DECO wood-plastic flooring, we strongly recommend using JOYON DECO's DIY interlocking deck tiles.)

1. Overlaying New Tiles:

If you don't want to remove the existing tiles but want a new floor appearance, consider overlaying new ceramic or stone tiles. Ensure proper surface treatment of the old tiles to secure the new materials firmly. This method impacts the floor height due to the underlying cement mortar needed for tile installation. If your ceiling height permits, this is a viable option.

2. Paint Coating:

You can use special tile paint or primer to cover the old tiles to change their color and appearance. This method is relatively simple and low-cost. But it should be noted that regular maintenance and repainting are necessary. JOYON DECO also recommends this low-cost method to transform the balcony floor for friends with limited budgets.

3. Applying Decorative Floor Stickers:

Various styles of tile stickers are available on the market to directly apply over old tiles, easily altering their appearance. This method is easy and affordable but requires choosing stickers suitable for humid environments and using appropriate adhesives. The downside is the potential for chemical odors from the adhesives and printed stickers.

4. Laying DIY Interlocking Deck Tiles:

If the old tiles on the ground are not damaged and the flatness is good, I strongly recommend choosing DIY self-interlocking splicing deck tiles. This innovative product in the decorative materials industry allows you to lay the tiles directly over old tiles without removing them, saving time and labor. Besides wood-plastic composite deck tiles, you can choose from plastic deck tiles, solid wood deck tiles, artificial grass deck tiles, and stone deck tiles, either individually or in combination. Wood-plastic composite deck tiles are more water-resistant, moisture-proof, mildew-resistant, and wear-resistant than wood flooring. They are easier to assemble than traditional composite decking.

No glue is required during production and installation,  and installation, eliminating environmental and health concerns.

5. Laying Carpets:

For tile renovations in indoor spaces, carpetscan be placed on the surface of tiles to hide the flaws on the surface of tiles and change the atmosphere of the room. This method is also good, but the subsequent carpet cleaning and care may be a headache.

Now, you should everyone should have a preliminary understanding of how to renovate floors without removing tiles. Before proceeding with any renovation, ensure you have a full understanding of the required materials and techniques, and consider hiring professionals if necessary.

For old house renovations and space decoration, JOYON DECO's wood-plastic flooring, deck tiles and wood-plastic wall panels are recommended. If you are interested, please contact us.

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