Depending on what type of carpet or padding is selected it will add some height to the floor.
Can wood floors be installed over ceramic tile.
To install ceramic tile over wood the wood surface must be structurally sound enough to support the weight of the tile.
Also the tack strip holes will all have to be drilled because the ceramic will shatter if you try to nail directly into it.
In addition the slick surface finishes of most tiles should be roughed up to accept an adhesive bond.
This can be accomplished with the use of a flooring buffer and very coarse grit paper.
Yes you can install hardwood floors over ceramic tile but with a few exceptions.
Installing hardwood floors over tile.
Chipboard cushioned vinyl flooring particle boards of any type oriented strand board osb interior grade plywood tongue and groove planking and hardwood floors are unsuitable substrates for direct installation of ceramic tile.
Carpet is another type of flooring that can be successfully installed over ceramic tile.
Solid 3 4 hardwood floors.