by Pin22428465
What is the best way to fix the tiles on the edge of my counter?
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My counters are laminate and there is an approx. 1/4" piece of like tack wood attached to the sides which have slightly rounded tiles glued to it. Probably half of my times are coming off. I have tried re-gluing and grouting without luck. I didn't have a photo of the areas that are falling apart so I included this one to show what I am working with. Please help!
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Flipturn
on Dec 12, 2017
If the trim is not tile, then no amount of grouting is going to help it adhere to the laminate. Grouting is for sealing in between tiles that have already been glued on to a compatible backing.In my experience, I have seen this type of trim used around doors, windows, and baseboards. I have never seen it used as a trim for laminate countertops. One of the drawbacks to laminate is that it can not be curved around corners and angles the way that a more espensive solid surface countertop can.- See 1 previous
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Kathy Inman
on Dec 12, 2017
I would try construction adhesive. Can pick it up at Lowes. You should be able to get good adhesion. -
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Sharon
on Dec 12, 2017
If that is a laminate edging, go to 6:13 to see how to glue back on,,,,, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MryiiCEVOLEhere's the type with a dado cut into the counter.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_v9yIBEGukIf thats a tile bullnose edging, you use mastic on the edge of the counter and back butter the edge pieces too, then place firmly to the counter edge, wipe any excess that oozes out with a damp sponge, and tape with painter's tape in place to allow to dry 24 hours. Then grout.![]()
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William
on Dec 13, 2017
Looks like the wood strip was glued to the laminate and then the tiles to the wood strip. The glue on the wood strip and laminate has failed. Try using contact cement. Usually used to glue veneers to wood and laminate to wood. Put contact cement on the laminate top and the wood strip. Wait till both are tacky to the touch. Then reapply the wood strip with the tile back on applying a little pressure. One thing to remembe is when both surface come in contact with each other they cannot be moved or re-positioned. Use painters tape to hold in in place as the glue dries.![]()
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Pin22428465
on Dec 13, 2017
Thank you - great info. I think I will try the contact cement this weekend. Thanks again.
Flipturn
on Dec 12, 2017
Kathy Inman
on Dec 12, 2017
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