Tile Over Laminate Kitchen Countertops

Mix the thinset in a large bucket and spread it about 1 8 inch thick over the entire laminate surface.

Tile over laminate kitchen countertops.

To complete the undermount look apply thin set to the schluter tile edging trimand place the tile into the trim edging. Cover the laminate optional. For granite tiles you will want a square 1 4 inch notch. Use the flat side of the trowel to force a good bond.

Begin placing the tile from the center of the counter out pressing back and forth and side to side on each tile to secure the thinset. Remember the thickness of the tile should match the thickness of the profile. To prep the countertop to receive the tile round corners need to be squared off and the countertop surface has to be sanded to provide a better surface for the tile adhesive. In my case the tile was 3 4 so the trim supported 3 4 tile.

If the countertop is delaminating in areas the tile will not hold. Clamp the level down to use as a cutting guide image 1. 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. Spread glue on the countertop with a notched towel starting at the outer edge.

Use a trowel to create beads all through the adhesive. As long as the surface is flat solid and well mounted you can go right over the. Tile and natural stone as well as other laminate surfaces can serve as an adequate base for your laminate tiles.