Install Tile Over Laminate

Installing tile over a laminate backsplash is a great way to spruce up your kitchen a little bit.

Install tile over laminate.

The first step in any remodeling project of this. Installing ceramic tile directly over old laminate flooring can save time effort and money for the skilled do it yourselfer with the the proper toolkit. Often the most difficult and time. An orbital sander works great for this but be careful not to damage the countertop or wall.

Step 1 laying ceramic tile over laminate countertop. Sand the plastic laminate with coarse 50 80 grit sandpaper so the tile adhesive will adhere to it. Use contact cement to reapply the laminate so that it firmly sticks to the mdf. Wipe down the backsplash with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

Lay out a tile pattern. Fuad reveiz shows how to install tile over exisiting laminate countertops. If you must go over the laminate it technically can be done but isn t recommended. This project involves laying ceramic tile over a laminate countertop around a top mounted kitchen sink and on both sides of a cooking range.

While the point of installing tile over laminate is to cover up the poor laminate there is a limit as to how bad that laminate can be. Some experts recommend removing the laminate before installing tile. Mechanical abrasion of the laminate may be necessary to insure a good bond. Depending on the thickness of the cement board and tile it can raise it from a 1 8 in to higher then what it originally was.

However when you grow tired of laminate flooring you can install tile over the laminate. For more information regarding suitable countertop construction for use under tile please refer to the tcna handbook details c511 c512 and c513. Problem being that the laminate can shift since it is a floating floor and your tile will technically be floating too. Rather it must meet normal tile installation specs before you should consider applying tile directly to the laminate.

Laminate flooring s tongue and groove installation system makes it simple for do it yourselfers to install.