Will this technique also work for a shower surround do you think? The previous owners of my home decided to lay a Formica membrane on the shower walls to match the counters.... Will the integrity of the product be compromised due to it being vertical? And constantly being hit by a bunch of water?? I would really appreciate your opinion - THANKS! :)
Emerald Mendez I'm a tile installer for over 30 years. I'm sure it's not recommended by anyone. But if the laminate it stuck well you should be fine putting tile on it like he did in the video. Just make sure to sand it to get a scratch surface for the adhesive to grab good. I like to clean it with rubbing alcohol a couple of times after sanding. Then use an epoxy tile adhesive since it's a vertical wall on a less porous surface in a high moisture area. I recommend using TEC brand PowerGrout for the grout but you wouldn't have to. Hope this helps you.
I knew people would complain about the music, I don't like it either, however, I know how to tune it out and look at the video for what it is worth. I personally would not do this technique except for house flipping in a low income demographic area.
Cant you just scuff it up, apply Red Guard, and set your tile to that? Also, there will most likely be V-cap to install first, which will have it's own set of instruction. It is simple to spread thinset and press tile down, but there is more info needed to do a complete countertop.
What a waste of time, money and elbow grease. I've installed ceramic tile over formica (twice) and everyone that I know that has done this, have all been satisfied. My kitchen was done in 1986, sister's since 1992 or so, no problems.
The music was so annoying!!! Shut it off. Don't yell at the camera, we can hear you. It was exhausting to deal with your yelling and the awful loud music, even if it came from the Getty archives. The experience of watching was like being tied to a chair and being forced to listen to your brand of music as a penalty to gain the knowledge. Long list of music credits at end proves my point. 1. No listing of products used, just music credits - very unhelpful. Focus on the task, not the music. 2. Membrane was thick not thin at all. Thin, is like Schulter Kerdi membrane. 3. Why are you using a waterproof membrane when you have durable waterproof laminate underneath? Unnecessary. 4. Your center line got wiped out with the thinset. Should have marked the board underneath. 5. Where are the tile spacers? This is a big no no for a large countertop. Tiles can get unevenly spaced. 6. Adhesive, Thinset Mortar, Grout - all look the same and came from the same bucket.
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Just a tip, turn that awful music off so I can make out what your saying without yelling at me
Presentation was superb. Continue
You gave me the confidence to do this thanks. I love your creativity
What the name of the products you are using?
You rock chief ! Easy to follow instructions....all the info I need to tackle what I thought was going to be a more difficult project, thanks bro !
Good info,but the music got to go! I can't listen to you and the music at the same time.
Loved this! Thanks and i appreciate your humor :)
What makes people think really loud annoying music is necessary!! Can't even watch and can't hear you anyway.
What about the sides and corners do we cut and apply tile?
Will this technique also work for a shower surround do you think? The previous owners of my home decided to lay a Formica membrane on the shower walls to match the counters.... Will the integrity of the product be compromised due to it being vertical? And constantly being hit by a bunch of water?? I would really appreciate your opinion - THANKS! :)
Emerald Mendez I'm a tile installer for over 30 years. I'm sure it's not recommended by anyone. But if the laminate it stuck well you should be fine putting tile on it like he did in the video. Just make sure to sand it to get a scratch surface for the adhesive to grab good. I like to clean it with rubbing alcohol a couple of times after sanding. Then use an epoxy tile adhesive since it's a vertical wall on a less porous surface in a high moisture area. I recommend using TEC brand PowerGrout for the grout but you wouldn't have to. Hope this helps you.
Emerald Mendez I forgot- you won't need the membrane.
So the mat underlay is unnecessary to laying tile directly onto Formica?
@@KennethMerrick723 honestly I don't know why you can't send down the countertop and put the tile directly on that.
Good instructional. I am going to use it.
I like This Guy!!
What can I use for adhesion?
I knew people would complain about the music, I don't like it either, however, I know how to tune it out and look at the video for what it is worth. I personally would not do this technique except for house flipping in a low income demographic area.
funny....and informative...THANKS!!:)
Durock Tile Membrane
Cant you just scuff it up, apply Red Guard, and set your tile to that? Also, there will most likely be V-cap to install first, which will have it's own set of instruction. It is simple to spread thinset and press tile down, but there is more info needed to do a complete countertop.
You put anything heavy on that counter and you'd be screwed! Best cove that with a hardie board or cement backing.
What a waste of time, money and elbow grease. I've installed ceramic tile over formica (twice) and everyone that I know that has done this, have all been satisfied. My kitchen was done in 1986, sister's since 1992 or so, no problems.
I'm having this white tile removed TODAY! Keeping the grout clean is a nightmare!! Don't do it. Please don't do it.
Ok.. but forgot to mention, how to cut the ends??
Yeah the music needs to go or subtitles for people with little hearing... like me.
This is what's wrong with the world today
Shut up that annoying background music pls.
thanks!
Can you not use thin set on you back splash?
I did
Your Video would be more effective if you turned DOWN the distracting background music. I quit watching because the music was too distracting.
The music is annoying, and very distracting. Had to turn it off,, Sorry!
Can't stand the absurdly loud and obnoxious music. I'm out.
So what your saying is no tile cutting required? lmao! I'll go another route .
+Greg G. Come on. He's showing one technique. Its not a tutorial on tile laying.
Ewww, tile countertops. I recommend doing an epoxy resin or try Rustoleums Countertop Transformation.
The music was so annoying!!! Shut it off. Don't yell at the camera, we can hear you. It was exhausting to deal with your yelling and the awful loud music, even if it came from the Getty archives. The experience of watching was like being tied to a chair and being forced to listen to your brand of music as a penalty to gain the knowledge. Long list of music credits at end proves my point.
1. No listing of products used, just music credits - very unhelpful. Focus on the task, not the music.
2. Membrane was thick not thin at all. Thin, is like Schulter Kerdi membrane.
3. Why are you using a waterproof membrane when you have durable waterproof laminate underneath? Unnecessary.
4. Your center line got wiped out with the thinset. Should have marked the board underneath.
5. Where are the tile spacers? This is a big no no for a large countertop. Tiles can get unevenly spaced.
6. Adhesive, Thinset Mortar, Grout - all look the same and came from the same bucket.
Forget it. Stupid, loud music.
Annoying ass music