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Can you place tile ontop of carpet, in a small bathroom area?

As a renter unable to have the carpet removed and just do not like the carpet that is under the bathroom sink area, so I thought perhaps as weird as it sounds that perhaps laying tile that is glued to the carpet would be an alternative. I know it's way out there. Sorry.

Public Comments

1. no. if you can't rip out the carpet, why do you think it's okay to put glue on it? besides, it will just come out all lumpy and uneven. that sucks that you have carpet in your bathroom though. you should really talk to your landlord about pulling out the carpet.
2. Some landlords will allow you to make a change like that (ripping out the carpet to put in tile) if it improves the apartment - but you would need to speak with him or her. He or she might even be willing to buy the materials if you do the labor, even if not, a small space would not cost much. Putting tile on top of carpet is not a good idea. You need a flat, sturdy surface. Talk to you landlord. Good luck!
3. If you can't have the carpet removed, why would you be able to put tile on top? Especially when you have to glue the tiles down. When gluing tiles, you need a smooth surface for the glue to stick to. Carpet creates too many mountains and valleys, and you'd see the tiles move, and possibly break as you walked over them. I'm assuming you don't like the carpet because it gets wet and moldy and starts to smell. A good idea that wouldn't be too complicated - and relatively cheap if your landlord won't reimburse - would be to buy a piece of linoleum and tack it into place over the carpet. (I'm assuming wooden floors and not concrete.) Make sure the carpet is dry first, though. Otherwise you'll be ripping up the linoleum to eliminate the smells. Of course, there really shouldn't be carpet in the bathroom anyways... just not a good idea. Discuss the situation with your landlord first; and be sure to read your lease carefully - there may be a clause about making repairs and improvements.
4. No way! this could be a real disaster...just clean the damn carpet and put area rug over it instead. Remember you just rent the place, you do not own it. whatever you think might be a good alternative...before you do anything get an approval in writing from the owner. that way you will protect yourself into paying extra deposit or loosing it when you leave the place.
5. I wouldn't recommend it as you'll find that the floor will lay uneven. Tile flooring needs a level flat surface for the right installation.