Tile Over Formica Countertops

Make sure the backsplash area is.

Tile over formica countertops. I actually have and then one key thing is that you really want to scuff up the formica before you go ahead and put the tile mastic or the tile adhesive onto the formica because you need to sort of grit it up and scratch it up so that it has some area for the adhesive to really stick to it and grip into it rather than just sort of sitting on top where it could kind of crack away. So you will want the uncut tile to be in the front with cut tiles in back. As long as your existing backsplash is in good condition it s a good candidate for this. Rough the formica up.

Tile mastic doesn t stick well to formica and other laminates and the manufacturers won t warranty it if you try. The most cost effective solution in terms of time and money is a peel and stick product. Clear the surface where the old formica tile is in order to make way for the new replacement tiles. Here s how to tile over formica backsplash.

Wash down the formica backsplash with a grease removing cleanser and a scrub brush. How to install tiles over formica. Plan your tile on the countertop. Sand the formica using an orbital sander and coarse grained sandpaper.

Rough up the backsplash until the plastic is. Clear the formica tile surface.