Can ceramic tile be applied over my existing formica counter tops? They are in good shape, just ugly. They are not molded, but the formica is not loose anywhere and would probably be hard to remove. Anyone have any experience with this sort of project?
Yes okorder /... Trying to remove the existing plastic laminate is a waste of time, hard work, and not necessary. Certified Contractor
I would opt to remove the old counter top and replace it. You can prepare the surface for tile but those grout lines are what bug me they get dirty because food and debris gets caught and its hard to clean them nothing like a smooth surface.
I wouldn't put it on the counter top itself. It would be hard to work on and to keep clean. The working surface of a counter top should be smooth. If you are talking about the tile above the splash board, I personally would remove it. Otherwise you would loose the depth of the splash board.
Yes you do get tile cement that will stick to smooth surfaces. You can all so rough the surface up with a coarse sandpaper. You do get a bonding liquid that you apply before you put the tile cement it helps with the bonding. Just make sure the counter top isn't flexible because that can cause problems All so make sure when you fill the tile joins with grout that it fills it good and make sure your grout is water resistant
