can I tile directly over the laminate or should I pull that up and lay backer board over the plywood????? Help.... Thanks!!!!
2006-11-15 19:16:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Best first step is removal of the laminate,,,NOT tile directly over it. having said that however, after installing thousands of sq. ft. of tile, I have come to know one thing.
The customer is always right,,,even when they aren't.
To consider new substrate you'd have to consider raising the height of the counter top, perhaps as much as an inch? If you're ok with that, you might do better, just that way, using concrete backer board.
Rev. Steven
2006-11-16 00:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what I'd prefer, I've done this in the past. Get a sheet of three quarter inch plywood and replace the entire counter-top rather then ripping up the laminate, it's not easy and your going to have a mess. Start out new This is unless there's a question of finances.
You'll have a new surface to start out on. Otherwise, yes, rip up the old laminate, make sure you scrape or sand the old surface down, then refill any gaps with "Wood glue" and re sand. Make sure you use a good bond, you can get this from "Home Depot"
2006-11-15 21:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tiling over laminate will give warped surface finish. Remove the laminate. Change the base board if it doesn't have uniform level. Tiles can be fixed to board directly with help of adhesive. Be sure to grout the gaps between tiles with some grouting material to get lasting finish and easy to maintain surface.
2006-11-15 20:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by bindasmeapu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all you need is 1/4" backer board on top of the laminate use screws on the edges and liquid nail in the middle to hold it down and then tile on top of that good luck
2006-11-16 08:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by george e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can lay over the Laminate, but you must drill holes in it to allow the Grout to adhere to the laminate- make sure that their is no water damage around the Sink, where it can swell. Try your corner pieces and edging, make sure it will fit ok. Be prepared to raise the sink fittings about 1/2 inch.
2006-11-15 23:47:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Clean laminate thouroughly .
Scuff it w/ coarse sandpaper & score w/ utility knife.
To avoid popping of the existing laminate nail it down w/ annular ring nails every few inches,
There are adhesives available specifically for this purpose.
These are basic instructions that came w/ adhesive I got at home ctr.
2006-11-17 10:43:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could tell you how to do it but you would be much better off going to a tile store and get all your questions answered at one time not Home Depot or Lowe's
2006-11-16 13:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by knowitall 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can sand the laminate top and then put your grout on that. Sandind it will take away it's smooth surface and allow the grout to adhere to it.
2006-11-16 00:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋