You need to tile over cement board. You will be very sorry if you try to attach tile to anything else especially in a shower. Only costs a few pennies more to go first class.
You don't. You remove the formica and put in Hardie backer board/Duraloc that will support the weight of the tile and is more waterproof. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaCFA5reK9E
Thanks Barb. I am finishing up a bathroom after over a year of work. It is spectacular when compared with the original that was not right 38 years ago. I wish you the same success and feeling of pride.
You need to tile over cement board. You will be very sorry if you try to attach tile to anything else especially in a shower. Only costs a few pennies more to go first class.
You don't. You remove the formica and put in Hardie backer board/Duraloc that will support the weight of the tile and is more waterproof. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaCFA5reK9E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsubb1HuLks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaCFA5reK9E
I'd remove it, install cement board, and then tile. If there's any movement in the Formica, the tile job won't hold up.
Thanks Barb. I am finishing up a bathroom after over a year of work. It is spectacular when compared with the original that was not right 38 years ago. I wish you the same success and feeling of pride.