We have an ugly Corian backsplash. Can I tile over it?

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Our kitchen counters and backsplash match. I hate them. My husband was wondering if we could just tile over the Corian backsplash.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Would you consider painting them? www.ehow.com/info_8742938_can-corian-countertops-painted.html

Darla · Answer

Yes, you could tile over them, but you need to sand them first. Or you could try that new adhesive mat for tile setting.

Patty S · Answer

Definitely, I have done it. I have also just tiled right over existing tub surround tile.

Wendy Jaske · Answer

Thank you!

Sarah A. Victory · Answer

I would think about what your long range plans are first. If you don't like the back splash do you really like the counter tops. Sometimes, if you shop around you can do it exactly like you want it for the long term. Quartz, granite, etc---Food for thought.......

LD · Answer

Rustoleum makes a kit for resurfacing your countertops and it would also work for your backsplash as well. http://www.rustoleum.com/pages/homeowner/

Jean Myles · Answer

The Rustoleum product that Linda Deutscher suggested works really well.

Denise · Answer

Does your budget allow for maybe removing the backsplash and finding anther tile to match the countertops? Or like mentioned above, maybe you can do a reno and do both!

DORLIS · Answer

You have lost me here. I still have butcher block counter tops and cabinet fronts. I wuld like to paint them, but need to save up money for that.Being on SS limits your plans.

Jeanette S · Answer

I don't know a thing about painting unusual surfaces, but keep in mind your long range plans. If you are planning to stay were you are, it would be worth paying for a change in the backsplash and/or counter tops. Subway tiles are plain and go with everything...and have been popular since they were first used in homes.
With that said, if this is an in-between house or you are subject to transfer or have outgrown your house and want to move, let it be...the new owner will want their own style in the kitchen and you will have wasted money and effort.

Lisa House · Answer

You could have your counter and backsplash laminated. This can be a DIY (not fun tho) or you can hire it done. I had Sears do mine and it was still in great shape 30 yrs later. I am sure Lowes or Home Depot will give estimates for free.

Hotheadzmarine.williamson · Answer

I would recommend https://www.thesmarttiles.com/en_us/

that is what we did right over the previous white tile... it sticks to anything...

we had all white tile floors.. and white tile backsplash and all white corian counters...with super dark cabinets... it was to much white... our little niece..

Lily Schlender · Answer

smart tiles are really the best idea. very easy to use. looks like real tile until you touch them. this backsplash looks great.

Heather Bowden · Answer

Wendy - what did you end up doing? I just bought a house and have the same thing going. I can't afford to redo the kitchen yet but was thinking if I put new tile over the backsplash and painted the cabinets I could live with it in the meantime.

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