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Posted by kbremner on July 13, 2009, 6:55 am
As we prepare to redo our kitchen, we are thinking about replacing the
counter tops. As of right now, they are bright yellow Formica! We have
looked into a number of alternatives and came across a photo of a
counter top made from 12x12 stone tiles and we liked the look. I don't
necessarily think stone would be what we would choose, but a ceramic
or porcelain tile could definitely be an option. I'm not sure the best
way to go about doing this, however. If the existing counter tops are
in good shape can we simply put tile over the Formica or should we try
to peel/rip/chip it off and then use the existing particle board as a
base. Or should we scrap the old tops completely and start from
scratch? If this is the case what would we use as a base?? Keep in
mind, one aspect to the tile idea is to save $$. Another consideration
might be that the outside skirt to the counter tops would be some sort
of wood strip that would have to be attached, somehow, to the counter
top side.
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Posted by SteveBell on July 13, 2009, 10:05 am
kbremner@beeline-online.net | 2009-07-13 | 5:55:04 AM wrote:
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>As we prepare to redo our kitchen, we are thinking about replacing the
>counter tops. As of right now, they are bright yellow Formica! We have
>looked into a number of alternatives and came across a photo of a
>counter top made from 12x12 stone tiles and we liked the look. I don't
>necessarily think stone would be what we would choose, but a ceramic
>or porcelain tile could definitely be an option. I'm not sure the best
>way to go about doing this, however. If the existing counter tops are
>in good shape can we simply put tile over the Formica or should we try
>to peel/rip/chip it off and then use the existing particle board as a
>base. Or should we scrap the old tops completely and start from
>scratch? If this is the case what would we use as a base??
You'll need to use backer board on top of the laminate. Check with the
guy at the tile store--they might have a mastic that sticks to laminate.
The standard method is to put concrete backer board down first.
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>Keep in
>mind, one aspect to the tile idea is to save $$. Another consideration
>might be that the outside skirt to the counter tops would be some sort
>of wood strip that would have to be attached, somehow, to the counter
>top side.
You can certainly add a wood edge.
--
Steve Bell
New Life Home Improvement
Arlington, TX USA
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Posted by jamesgangnc on July 13, 2009, 1:14 pm
On Jul 13, 6:55=A0am, kbrem...@beeline-online.net wrote:
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> As we prepare to redo our kitchen, we are thinking about replacing the
> counter tops. As of right now, they are bright yellow Formica! We have
> looked into a number of alternatives and came across a photo of a
> counter top made from 12x12 stone tiles and we liked the look. I don't
> necessarily think stone would be what we would choose, but a ceramic
> or porcelain tile could definitely be an option. I'm not sure the best
> way to go about doing this, however. If the existing counter tops are
> in good shape can we simply put tile over the Formica or should we try
> to peel/rip/chip it off and then use the existing particle board as a
> base. Or should we scrap the old tops completely and start from
> scratch? If this is the case what would we use as a base?? Keep in
> mind, one aspect to the tile idea is to save $$. Another consideration
> might be that the outside skirt to the counter tops would be some sort
> of wood strip that would have to be attached, somehow, to the counter
> top side.
Some thoughts.
Do not use colored grout as you may want to be able to bleach the
grout at some point in the future. The grout is what gets dirty with
tile counter tops.
Use the good tile thinset with latex in it. It comes premixed at
lowes and home depot.
A wood strip is one way to finish the edge. Hard woods like oak will
resist dings a lot better than pine does. You can also get special
tiles for doing edges.
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Posted by kbremner on July 13, 2009, 3:06 pm
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> On Jul 13, 6:55=A0am, kbrem...@beeline-online.net wrote:
> > As we prepare to redo our kitchen, we are thinking about replacing the
> > counter tops. As of right now, they are bright yellow Formica! We have
> > looked into a number of alternatives and came across a photo of a
> > counter top made from 12x12 stone tiles and we liked the look. I don't
> > necessarily think stone would be what we would choose, but a ceramic
> > or porcelain tile could definitely be an option. I'm not sure the best
> > way to go about doing this, however. If the existing counter tops are
> > in good shape can we simply put tile over the Formica or should we try
> > to peel/rip/chip it off and then use the existing particle board as a
> > base. Or should we scrap the old tops completely and start from
> > scratch? If this is the case what would we use as a base?? Keep in
> > mind, one aspect to the tile idea is to save $$. Another consideration
> > might be that the outside skirt to the counter tops would be some sort
> > of wood strip that would have to be attached, somehow, to the counter
> > top side.
> Some thoughts.
> Do not use colored grout as you may want to be able to bleach the
> grout at some point in the future. =A0The grout is what gets dirty with
> tile counter tops.
> Use the good tile thinset with latex in it. =A0It comes premixed at
> lowes and home depot.
> A wood strip is one way to finish the edge. =A0Hard woods like oak will
> resist dings a lot better than pine does. =A0You can also get special
> tiles for doing edges.
Is putting tile over the existing counter top a bad idea because of
the issue of getting the thinset to stick? or are there other reasons
that would not be a good idea? Good advice on the colored grout!! Is
there something that can be used to seal the grout/tile that would
prevent staining or discoloration?
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Posted by Cwatters on July 13, 2009, 4:03 pm
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> Is there something that can be used to seal the grout/tile that
> would prevent staining or discoloration?
Presumably the same stuff used to seal stone floor tiles. It works to a
point.
Consider black grout?
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>counter tops. As of right now, they are bright yellow Formica! We have
>looked into a number of alternatives and came across a photo of a
>counter top made from 12x12 stone tiles and we liked the look. I don't
>necessarily think stone would be what we would choose, but a ceramic
>or porcelain tile could definitely be an option. I'm not sure the best
>way to go about doing this, however. If the existing counter tops are
>in good shape can we simply put tile over the Formica or should we try
>to peel/rip/chip it off and then use the existing particle board as a
>base. Or should we scrap the old tops completely and start from
>scratch? If this is the case what would we use as a base??