Tile Over Formica

How to put tile over a formica backsplash 1.

Tile over formica.

Do you want to salvage that old formica countertop. Wash down the formica backsplash with a grease removing cleanser and a scrub brush. Check out this slick trick to do it cheap and easy. The result is going to be a really really thick countertop that does not look good.

As long as your existing backsplash is in good condition it s a good candidate for this. How to install tiles over formica step 1. Tile mastic doesn t stick well to formica and other laminates and the manufacturers won t warranty it if you try. Clear the formica tile surface clear the surface where the old formica tile is in order to make way for the new.

Methods for applying tile over formica backsplash. Measure the area take a measuring tape and take measurements of the area in which the new replacement tiles will. 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. The most cost effective solution in terms of time and money is a peel and stick product.

Rough up the backsplash until the plastic is. Make sure the backsplash area is. Sand the formica using an orbital sander and coarse grained sandpaper.