Can I install granite tiles over a laminate countertop?

I was told that a granite tile countertop is a cheap way to upgrade countertops. can I install granite tile over the existing laminate countertop? do I need any to install any material between the laminate countertop and the granite tiles? thanks

Yes to both questions. I saw them do this on a home show. They put some type of a paper coating between the two. My suggestion is to go to Home Depot or Lowes, some place like that and they can tell you how to do it. I'm sorry that I don't remember the exact process but I have seen it done.

No so fast my friend...... have you ever wonder how heavy a piece of 1`granite is? If it is big bench, you probaly need two persons to lift it on. If it is granite tiles, weight a piece totally up first try to put on some thing of similar weight on top the bench see what happens. Before you do anything, check your existing counter top's support. If it is using normal laminated chipboards by gluing of screwing together, I suggest that you check with the local hardware/DIY shop first. ie You may need additional supports. The last thing you need is the whole bench or table collapsing on your foot!?.......tata.

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Granite Tile Countertop Over Laminate

We had ceramic tile put down over our old laminate countertop. The installer put a layer of cement backer board just like you would use in a shower wall installation. He put it on both the horizontal and vertical surfaces. It worked just fine. The only problem was the need to raise the kitchen sink up to match the new countertop thickness. Most granite tiles are much thinner than solid granite counter tops so weight should not be a problem