But there is a solution to the problem.
Can you install tile over painted concrete floor.
Ceramic tiles will not adhere to an enamel painted floor because the surface is too smooth.
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The tile installer is right.
Once the concrete floor is paint free the tiling process is similar to most other floor tiling jobs.
If you use a stripper to remove the paint be sure to flush it thoroughly to remove any residuals.
As long as the paint is down well and not flaking you can go over it with some preparation.
You need to prepare by removing the paint and scarifying the surface to open up the pores of the concrete.
Unfortunately the tile cannot be adhered directly to the painted surface.
Painted concrete can be made porous with sandblasting or other hard abrasive actions.
While you can install tile directly on concrete problems erupt when the concrete cracks or shifts.
No big deal hack or grind the epoxy coated surface to form keys and tile over.
The thinset will probably bond to the epoxy floor.
Sheets of cement backing available from most do it yourself.
All paint will need to be removed before you begin installing the tile.
As long as there are not structural cracks in the concrete floor you can install porcelain tile over it.
Installing tile over painted concrete adds a few extra steps to your tiling job.
Paint used on concrete will not bond with the tile adhesive.
Before you lay any sort of tile whether it is stone ceramic or peel and stick vinyl you must prepare your concrete floor to ensure that the tiles will go down properly and stay where they re.
Sand or scuff it up well and wash to get.