Have you ever titled ur counter tops?

Question

I mean the ceramic kind. I have done some bathroom floors. But I was watching a home improvement show and they did this...is it a good idea?

Answer 1

I laid tile for 20 years and I would say try a solid surface if you don't want grout stains. Corean, Starion, etc It may cost more in the beginning but in the long run it will always hold up and look like it was just put in. Very easy to maintain.

Answer 2

Using ceramic tile for counter tops can be an excellent way to change the look of a kitchen and also save you a lot of money. The square footage of ceramic tile can cost $1to $5 depending on the style, etc. compared to laminate countertops costing approximately $30 per square foot or granite costing up to $100 per square foot. If you have experience with ceramic tile than you may want to give it a try before spending the extra money. You may just like the look that the tile can bring to a kitchen.

Answer 3

I really enjoy watching home diy shows. I've seen the home owners and designers on "Trading Spaces" do it frequently. It is a good idea if you have laminate counter tops, or if your wanting to update your kitchen and/or bath. I have boring, ugly plain white laminate counter tops in my kitchen, and I have been planning to lay tile right over it. Also read that you can tile right over existing tile. I believe its a great idea, and since you have done floors before, you would have an easy time doing countertops. You can seal the grout to keep it from absorbing anything spilled and keep it looking new.

Answer 4

Personally I've never liked the idea because instead of a single monolithic counter top you now have a bunch of grout joints making the surface bumpy and hard to cut on, put a glass on, etc... Also if you should cut meats or poultry and the liquid spills off a cutting board it could soak into the grout if it isn't sealed properly. Over time tiles can start to pop off causing even more problems

Stick with tile as a backsplash and keep laminate, corian, granite, marble for the counter.

Answer 5

yes
been tile / stone guro for 20 plus years
grout is the main issue for most
2 options
sanded grout and seal
or epoxy grout ( and thus no need to seal )
or use large format stone ( 12x12 granite )
and non sanded grout and tight grout joint ( butt joints )
and then seal grout and stone with a good stone sealer

but much will be of what type of person you are in the kitchen
are you a slob?
then stick with formica and just make sure oyu do not flood the joint between the countertop and backsplash

i have seen well maintnained white 4x4 with non sanded grout joints loo klie the say they were installed after 10 plus years of use and i have seen trashed corian ( with deep scratches and burn marks ) and stained and scratched granite tops..
so everything depends on your habits and how much you want to spend.

Answer 6

No. It's not a good idea. But it can be done and is done all the time. I live in a rental and the owner did this on the kitchen counter top and I HATE IT! Not only is it really hard to keep clean, but if you drop something on it, it ALWAYS breaks. If you do decide to do it, keep in mind something my landlord forgot. Seal it after it's done. The grout gets stained really easily.... think red wine here...