How should I makeover these laminate counters?
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It’s possible to tile over a plastic laminate backsplash if the backsplash has square, rather than molded or rounded, edges. Here’s how to go about it:
Clean and dry the backsplash to remove any dirt or grease.
Sand the plastic laminate with coarse (50-80 grit) sandpaper, so the tile adhesive will adhere to it. An orbital sander works great for this, but be careful not to damage the countertop or wall.
Wipe down the backsplash with a damp cloth to remove any dust.
Cover the countertop with Kraft paper or plastic sheeting, held in place by painter’s tape, to prevent the tile adhesive from adhering to it.
Apply thin-set adhesive to the backsplash with a notched trowel, then tile the backsplash.
Allow the tile adhesive to cure overnight.
Apply grout, sponge off any excess, and allow to dry.
Good luck with your project,
Chalk Board Paint? That's what I'm thinking about doing with mine....
When you have new counter tops put in they take out the old counter entirely. Backsplash included. So whatever you decide to do will be taken out anyway. If you want to try it there are paint kits you can buy for kitchen/bathroom countertops. Or you can do exactly what William suggested and tile the back splash and the counter top. You might find that you like the tile and keep it instrad of replacing it. When I redid my kitchen counters and peninsula I went the poor man's route and used granite floor tiles. It came out beautiful! That was 5 years ago and it's still shiny and beautiful. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
There is a wonderful tutorial on the blog In My own style on how to update a counter top.