Secure the laminate to the cabinets secure plywood to the top of the laminate then put backerboard on top of the plywood then mastic and tiles.
Tile over formica.
If you try to attach a new countertop to the formica you will need to.
Do you want to salvage that old formica countertop.
Measure the area take a measuring tape and take measurements of the area in which the new replacement tiles will.
Make sure the backsplash area is.
Tile mastic doesn t stick well to formica and other laminates and the manufacturers won t warranty it if you try.
Wash down the formica backsplash with a grease removing cleanser and a scrub brush.
The result is going to be a really really thick countertop that does not look good.
How to put tile over a formica backsplash 1.
How to install tiles over formica step 1.
Rough up the backsplash until the plastic is.
Clear the formica tile surface clear the surface where the old formica tile is in order to make way for the new.
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Sand the formica using an orbital sander and coarse grained sandpaper.
As long as your existing backsplash is in good condition it s a good candidate for this.
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