Tile Over Formica Countertops

Clear the surface where the old formica tile is in order to make way for the new replacement tiles.

Tile over formica countertops.

Here s how to tile over formica backsplash. Tile mastic doesn t stick well to formica and other laminates and the manufacturers won t warranty it if you try. How to put tile over a formica backsplash 1. Sand the formica using an orbital sander and coarse grained sandpaper.

Four inch square ceramic tile likely will not perfectly fit your countertop depth. So you will want the uncut tile to be in the front with cut tiles in back. Rough up the backsplash until the plastic is. If using a rail style tile cutter you will want to position the ragged cut side against the wall to be later covered up with a backsplash.

Rough the formica up. 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. As long as your existing backsplash is in good condition it s a good candidate for this. Make sure the backsplash area is.

Plan your tile on the countertop. Wash down the formica backsplash with a grease removing cleanser and a scrub brush.