Replace Tile Countertop With Laminate

How to replace a cutout countertop laminate counters can become dull and scratched over time.

Replace tile countertop with laminate.

Tiles may be cracked or damaged or keeping the grout clean may have become too big a task. If the laminate and substrate are in good condition you can tile directly on top of the laminate. Homeowners remove tile countertops for a number of reasons. 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.

One alternative to full countertop replacement is to tile over the laminate. Stone or solid surfacing countertops sporting deep cracks pitted areas and scorched marks are prime for replacing as are badly stained and broken ceramic tiled counters. Both tile and laminate flooring planks can be installed over wood or concrete subfloors. 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.

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