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If your flooring is in good condition (no broken tiles or gaps), and all you want is an aesthetic change, overlaying is a good option to consider as it can be done quickly with minimal mess. However, the new floor will be thicker and will no longer sit on the same level as other flooring materials when they meet, so it is advisable to overlay the flooring of the adjacent spaces as well.
Simon Cheong of the Hafary Group recommends overlaying with tiles only for small areas of less than 100sqf, as the new tiles might “pop” up over time if they cover an area that is too large. “If the floor area is larger than 100sqf, laminate or vinyl flooring is recommended,” he says.