I actually have and then one key thing is that you really want to scuff up the formica before you go ahead and put the tile mastic or the tile adhesive onto the formica because you need to sort of grit it up and scratch it up so that it has some area for the adhesive to really stick to it and grip into it rather than just sort of sitting on top where it could kind of crack away.
Tiling over formica countertops.
Rough up the backsplash until the plastic is.
If the laminate and substrate are in good condition you can tile directly on top of the laminate.
Sand the formica using an orbital sander and coarse grained sandpaper.
Clear the formica tile surface clear the surface where the old formica tile is in order to make way for the new.
Here s how to tile over formica backsplash.
Wash down the formica backsplash with a grease removing cleanser and a scrub brush.
How to install tiles over formica step 1.
How to put tile over a formica backsplash 1.
Make sure the backsplash area is.
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.
Tile mastic doesn t stick well to formica and other laminates and the manufacturers won t warranty it if you try.