How Do You Install Tile Over Formica?
Installing tile over Formica is a simpler tiling job than tiling over other surfaces. This is not to say that the job is quick and easy, by no means. Any tiling you do requires the three Ps–planning, patience and precision. You change the entire look of the kitchen when you install tile over your Formica countertops. Add new faucets, a splash of color on the wall and you have a new kitchen for a minimal amount out of your pocket. Measure the countertop and cut a paper template out of butcher paper. You’ll need the measurements to purchase the tile. Don’t forget the tiles that go on the edge. Check to see if the Formica laminate bonds tightly to the surface and the area is structurally sound. You need to have a good base when you tile over the Formica. If your only problem is loose laminate on a spot or two, reglue it and clamp it down rather than tearing off the entire surface. Rough up the Formica with sandpaper or the more-professional method of using a grinder with a rough diamond
