Tile Over Washroom Laminate

This project involves laying ceramic tile over a laminate countertop around a top mounted kitchen sink and on both sides of a cooking range.

Tile over washroom laminate.

Both tile and laminate flooring are relatively easy to maintain. Over time complete removal of the grout 7 and regrouting may be needed. While not a perfect solution to all of your countertop woes tiling over laminate just might be the fast inexpensive solution you need to carry your kitchen through for a few more years or to aid in a house sale. Surprisingly laminate flooring is a better bathroom flooring choice than solid hardwood.

Apply the new ceramic tiles with epoxy based adhesive. L laminate flooring 549 64 sq. The first step in any remodeling project of this scale is to plan your layout carefully. The surface of laminate plank is actually a photograph of oak cherry slate marble or any other wood or stone.

An orbital sander works great for this but be careful not to damage the countertop or wall. Cut the tile using a. Sand the plastic laminate with coarse 50 80 grit sandpaper so the tile adhesive will adhere to it. Pallet 2 37 sq.

Laminate floors do not need waxing or sealing. Both floors should be swept and damp mopped regularly. Find tile look laminate flooring at lowe s today. Consult with a flooring specialist at the place of purchase for the tiles for the best adhesive for the specific tile.

Laminate flooring is essentially resin impregnated paper atop a wood chip base. Ft case 1 58. When laying laminate over tile the tile must be flat you can often lay a laminate over tile without any extra effort if the tile a smooth level and there isn t much depth in the grout lines. W x 47 24 in.

Tile however needs additional care because the grout 7 must be scrubbed and resealed about once a year. Wide x 50 2 3 in length laminate flooring 23 69 sq. Best seller home decorators collection water resistant eir silverton oak 8 mm thick x 7 1 2 in. You ve got problems however if the tiles are uneven and have raised edges or if the grout lines are wide and deep.

One alternative to full countertop replacement is to tile over the laminate. If the laminate and substrate are in good condition you can tile directly on top of the laminate.