RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
You can tile over laminate, but you should degloss the surface first, for better adhesion. There's a product called TSP you can find at any hardware store. There are a few brands and the cost is around $6.00(sm. size). It will clean and degloss the surface without the need for sanding.
I just completed refinishing my kitchen cabinets and I was tired of sanding, so it really worked for me. In the end I decided not to tile because of the added expense. Instead, I painted them in a faux finish to look like granite. I coated with really durable, water and heat resistent poly. It added depth and durability, and is beautiful. Even my 5 kids haven't scrathed it....amazing!! The cost of the counters and the cabinets was less than $75.00, plus my time and a little TLC!
Whatever you decide, do some research, there's a lot of great info and products out there.
Posted on 02/24/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
Ok. What if the laminate counter top has a no drip edge? I hate my counter tops! They're from the 70s and I cannot afford a kitchen remodel.
Posted on 01/27/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
Ataching backer board & then tiling is one way to tile over countertops. You want to be sure if you do tile over the existing countertop, the height is not higher than preferred.
Clear silicone will work as well, to attach the tile over laminate.
The best solution is to remove the existing counter top. Using backer board as the base, then tile to it. We have used cut tile pieces for the front edge. Wood trim looks good in the beginning, but is not the best material.
Posted on 11/04/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
Yes, you can tile over laminate. Works and looks beautiful and lasts forever. I did countertops and floors. You can also tile over tile as long as nothing is coming up. Ive done both about 10 yrs ago and still looks like new.
Posted on 08/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
On Designed to Sell Lisa Laporta had her guys put tile in a bathroom around a sunken tub. They put it over the laminate. Do you think a designer on TV would do something that wouldn't last? I don't think she would stake her reputation on something like tiling so I say sand it a bit and tile as usual, if she can do it so can we.
Posted on 08/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Tiling over Tile
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By Christine (Guest Post)
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Has anyone tiled over tile? I have 12" marble fireplace surround tiles that I want to tile over with 12" sheets of small glass tiles. Is this doable and, if it is, is there a special preparation for the marble tiles to ensure that the glass tiles are tightly bonded? Appreciate any help on this.
Thanks.
Posted on 07/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
What about tiling over that kind of bathroom counter which looks like white marble but is all one piece so you can't lift out the sink?
My boyfriend says it won't work but I want to try mosaic. The faucets are those creepy "pool up water behind faucet" faucets and I'd like to correct this in the process. Thanks.
Posted on 07/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
I too am in the process of tiling over laminate. My countertop laminate was very solidly glued because the previous owners had redone the counters only 5 years ago. Only problem is that they put hot pots and scouring powder all over the laminate and it looked awful. I used a motified mortar and pre-sanded the laminate. After cleaning the laminate well I applied the mortar. I'm a great chance taker so I don't know how this will hold up over the long run. I'm including a picture of the finished breakfast bar because I'm still working on the rest of the countertops.
Posted on 06/16/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
Don't put anything on top of laminate tops. If the laminate tops ever come detached from the plywood (the actual counter top), then the tile will be also. If you put down ceramic, you especially will be into a lot of time and effort that has went down the drain. The ceramic won't come apart from the laminate, due to the thin set, but the laminate can come apart from the wood!
Posted on 06/05/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
I was playing on HGTV website and found that you can apply adhesive to the countertop,then a sheet of special stuff that the tile adhesive and tiles will stick to,its all detailed on that web site.Hope that helps.
Posted on 06/02/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
I realize that some of the posters here put comments on this site some time ago and ay not be around now. We are trying this project with what boils down to an outdated kitchen counter. I'm using 1/4" plywood screwed down over a laminate. My guess is this should be sufficient enough to hold the ceramic tiles for a long time. The tiles and edges are white; we're using a thin set, then planning on grouting with a seal. Any thoughts on whether or not this should work? Thanks in advance.
Posted on 01/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
Thanks Kathy for the link - I was in a tile shop a few weeks back and the fellow there had told me about this process and showed me the material but it is nice to see a demo.
Rhonda
Posted on 11/21/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
It did this about 6 mo ago. I used 12x12 porcelain tiles (.99 each). Here is the process I used-- removed the sink, sand lightly/clean countertop, cut backerboard to fit top (dry fit). place mastic on countertop (per manuf instructions), place backerboard in place (per manuf instructions), using screws for backerboard--screw board in place (per manuf inst), allow to set overnight. Next day, lay tiles as you would normally (allow to set-then grout). For the sink you will need to cut approx 1/4 indents into the old countertop--where the sink mounts (due to backerboard and tile depth). Reinstall sink (per new sink instructions).. This cost me about ($100, less the sink).
It is indestructible. You can also run the tile up the wall as a back splash if you like. I have has TONS of compliments on this...
OH a final note-- Used black painted trim for the edging (not in pic).. This has proved to not be as duriable as I would like.. May look for some alumn trim.. Good Luck! Any questions-- blue68442 at hotmail . com
Posted on 12/28/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
It sounds like a risk. Tile thinset is a cementous material that needs a suitable substrate to bond to that is porous enough to maintain that bond. Laminate coutertops are decidely not porous. If you decide to sand, I would sand, and sand, and then when I thought I had sanded enough. I would sand some more.
Since tile is a considerable investment, I would not cut corners. I would get the proper substrate (plywood and backerboard) and do it right the first time. It would be such a shame to spend money on a tile countertop only to have it fall apart.
Posted on 10/04/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
I have put ceramic tile directly over laminate bathroom counter tops without sanding, and it has lasted and not come loose even with the water , so give it a try, and I'm sure you will enjoy the results for many years.
Posted on 04/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
I bought a house where they had put floor tiles on the kitchen countertops, it looked pretty good until I started cooking and then the tiles around the stove all came off because of the heat. If you use tiles make sure you used ceramic.
Posted on 04/12/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Putting Tiling Over Laminate Countertop?
this shows in detail how to do it...
http://www.ronhazelton.com/howto/tilingovervinyl.htm
Hope this helps!
Kathy
Posted on 04/11/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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