Ceramic Tiles On Laminate Counters

Tile countertops are popular in kitchens and baths.

Ceramic tiles on laminate counters.

Setting tile on laminate. Clamp the level down to use as a cutting guide image 1. A laminate countertop is an acceptable base for ceramic tile but think carefully before you attempt it. Mistakes are easily corrected and the professional installation cost runs from 2 000 to 4 500 on installation and materials to install a granite countertop.

Bacteria and microorganisms can get into the grout which is a porous material. This isn t just about aesthetics though. One alternative to full countertop replacement is to tile over the laminate. Installing granite tile countertops over laminate.

Ceramic porcelain slate 1 wood like and other floor tiles can be manufactured from a variety of resources including natural stone. They are very different in look and style. To square off the corners of the round cornered laminate countertop mark a line 3 1 4 in from edge. Professional installation will boost the price of ceramic tile countertops to 18 to 35 per square foot 45 to 75 per square foot for natural stone tile and up to 100 per square foot for glass.

To prep the countertop to receive the tile round corners need to be squared off and the countertop surface has to be sanded to provide a better surface for the tile adhesive. If your counter has curved edges as most do you ll have to grind off the raised bead at the lip with a belt sander and you won t be able to tile the backsplash without cutting off the curved top edge. If the laminate and substrate are in good condition you can tile directly on top of the laminate. The good news is that granite makes a beautiful and durable countertop.

Even better it installs as easily as any other tile though cutting it. 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. Even so installing ceramic tile on a countertop is not for the faint of heart as this is a highly visible surface and any errors will stand out like a sore thumb. Even cheaper than laminate ceramic tile is about as cheap as you want to make it.

Laminate however is made with few natural materials it is a synthetic layered product with an outer design surface that. You can lay a ceramic tile kitchen countertop for as low as 5 per square foot.