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My wife is wanting me to lay ceramic tile over the formica in our kitchen. Is this possible? What items would I need to achieve this and how would I make sure it stuck to the slick formica? I’m not really in to tearing up the old formica so please help me try to avoid that. I know I will need grout, tile, and some type of glue from Pluto so any help would be nice. Thanks
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> My wife is wanting me to lay ceramic tile over the formica in our kitchen. > Is this possible? What items would I need to achieve this and how would I > make sure it stuck to the slick formica? I’m not really in to tearing up > the old formica so please help me try to avoid that. > I know I will need grout, tile, and some type of glue from Pluto so any help > would be nice. Thanks > I have been in the tile and marble industry for 15 years along with working
for The Home Depot.Yes you can lay tile over formica. First you must make sure that the formica is sound.(not loose or any hollow areas)The next step is to ruff up the formica with a rubbing stone. By doing this the tile will adhere properly to the tile surface.The best way though is to put Wonderboard or Dens- Shield over the formica. Trowel on mlti-purpose thin-set mortar on the formica. Then set the Wonder Board on top. On the outside of the board screw it down every 2 to 4 inches.In the field(from edges in)screw it off every 4 to 6 inches. If you are using wall tile with a butt joint(tile very close together) you will need non-sanded grout. If you are using a floor tile or a joint over 1/16 to 1/4 of an inch you will need sanded grout. If you are installing marble use non-sanded grout because the sanded grout will scratch the marble. DONT EVER USE PLYWOOD AS A SURFACE FOR TILE. Plywood contracts and expands with moisture which in turn will loosen the tile.
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Sorry it took so long to reply back! Thanks for your suggestions. We’ll probably go along the route of hand tools, and just work our way through it. Fortunately, it’s a *small* kitchen! I also checked with my husband, to verify that the subfloor is just concrete, so there shouldn’t be too much damage (if we’re careful). Thanks again. Emily – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi all, > The house we’re moving into has a newer, professionally installed > 12"X12" tile floor in the kitchen, but the color is awful. We are going > to tile the dining room and front entry (which was carpeted) anyway, and > want all of the tile floors to have a uniform look. As DIY’ers, we have > never attempted ceramic tile removal, just installation. What’s the best > (and easiest) way to go about removing it without damaging the subfloor? > Thanks in advance, > Emily > There is no "easy" way. Your choices are to use hand tools such as hammers and > bars, or rent a power scraper or possibly a small 17lb chipping hammer (both > available from Makita) from a tool rental yard. > Afterwhich you will have to deal with any damage to the subfloor. > Feel free to post back for advice pertaining to the repairs and new installation > when you’re ready. Good luck. > — > Note: I have no financial interest in any product and/or otherwise that I may > recommend. Good luck > aj
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That depends on what it is stuck with and what your subfloor is. If plywood or backerboard and adhered with a fortifed mortar, epoxy or mastic your subfloor will probably be damaged beyond use. Be prepared for an ordeal regardless, it wasn’t installed to be removed. pointerman > Hi all, > The house we’re moving into has a newer, professionally installed > 12"X12" tile floor in the kitchen, but the color is awful. We are going > to tile the dining room and front entry (which was carpeted) anyway, and > want all of the tile floors to have a uniform look. As DIY’ers, we have > never attempted ceramic tile removal, just installation. What’s the best > (and easiest) way to go about removing it without damaging the subfloor? > Thanks in advance, > Emily
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Hi all, The house we’re moving into has a newer, professionally installed 12"X12" tile floor in the kitchen, but the color is awful. We are going to tile the dining room and front entry (which was carpeted) anyway, and want all of the tile floors to have a uniform look. As DIY’ers, we have never attempted ceramic tile removal, just installation. What’s the best (and easiest) way to go about removing it without damaging the subfloor? Thanks in advance, Emily
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I have a kitchen with ceramic tile by Sassuolo. It is about 15 years old and some of the tiles need to be replaced. Does anyone have any ideas on how I could find a place that might have this out of stock tile?
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>I have a kitchen with ceramic tile by Sassuolo. It is about 15 years >old and some of the tiles need to be replaced. Does anyone have any >ideas on how I could find a place that might have this out of stock >tile?
Tile, unlike silverware and China, aren’t usually stocked for future sale. Also, because tile is made in batches, one days manufacture is usually different than the next, especially if it’s a solid color. I’d look for an alternative.
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> I have a kitchen with ceramic tile by Sassuolo. It is about 15 years > old and some of the tiles need to be replaced. Does anyone have any > ideas on how I could find a place that might have this out of stock > tile?
No. Replace the whole floor. It’s time and you know your ole lady wants a new floor. So quit holdin out you tightwad. Hell she prolly wants a new old man too but will settle for the flooring. — Morrie Christmas – from Maui! Mele Kalikimaka! (the following is offered as a public service) The alt.home.repair "Who’s Who of Useless Posters List" Muff, Tony Hwang, Gfretwell, Lane Romel, nJb, ScottH, 3rd Generation, Wade Lippman, Baldy Cotton, Once was Bob, NOSPAMBOB. various other BA, Bay Area Dave, any moron who uses AOL or WEBTV, Chris Perdue, barry martin, David Iacon, Phisherman, Polar, Calvin Henry-Cotnam, Vox Humana, These imbeciles have racked a.h.r. with worthless bullshit, useless postings and threads, offered lousy advice concerning topics they have little or no earthly knowledge of and in some case have given advice that is potentially harmful to the public.
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>Bought some 2 weeks ago at Ceramic Tile Outlet in Erlanger, KY.
Looks like I may need some more help. There are several "Ceramic Tile Outlets" around the country, but there is none listed in Erlanger. I would certainly expect them to have a phone, but no listing. Might they be listed under a different name? If you can get their number I’d appreciate it. It would be even better if they had an email address. Thanks. Jim L MR/2 ICE, version 2.27 Remove XX from address to Email
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>Bought some last year at Menard’s, local Home Depot type store in >Racine, WI. >Bought some 2 weeks ago at Ceramic Tile Outlet in Erlanger, KY. >Both types had the little one inch square tiles on a net sheet to make >a one foot square.
Sounds like you get around. <G> Thanks. Jim L MR/2 ICE, version 2.27 Remove XX from address to Email
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You’re welcome. Let me know if you can’t find any. Hubby and I visit the ceramic tile outlet often. Judy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Bought some last year at Menard’s, local Home Depot type store in >Racine, WI. >Bought some 2 weeks ago at Ceramic Tile Outlet in Erlanger, KY. >Both types had the little one inch square tiles on a net sheet to make >a one foot square. > Sounds like you get around. <G> > Thanks. > Jim L > MR/2 ICE, version 2.27 Remove XX from address to Email
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>Every company I know of has switched over
OK, that’s not entirely true. I just installed some tumbled Italian marble that was 1/2" x 1/2" sq. and it was on mesh. But I have not seen any thing other than very expensive and small stone on mesh for some time now.
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>You will have to look for old stock or stumble on some company that >resists positive change.
Which is why I’m asking on the internet. Jim L MR/2 ICE, version 2.27 Remove XX from address to Email
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Bought some last year at Menard’s, local Home Depot type store in Racine, WI. Bought some 2 weeks ago at Ceramic Tile Outlet in Erlanger, KY. Both types had the little one inch square tiles on a net sheet to make a one foot square. Judy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->You will have to look for old stock or stumble on some company that >resists positive change. > Which is why I’m asking on the internet. > Jim L > MR/2 ICE, version 2.27 Remove XX from address to Email
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> I am looking for a source of a particular kind of, or rather actually, > packaging of ceramic tile mosaic mats.
have you considered a tile supply house? never mind a reply.. — HYH =
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