I need to replace my kitchen countertop. I know they can be quite expensive. So, I was curious about laying ceramic tile on top of my countertop.
Has anyone done this? What do you think about ceramic tile on top of countertops?
The grout lines a a real pain. They do look nice but a lot of cleaning.
i think you will be surprised at how affordable nice new counter tops can be though
The big downside to ceramic counter tops is all the grout joints. You have to seal it up but good. If you don't, and you spill sometihing on it, it will stain. Then you will have to remove and regrout to get the stain out. SEAL, SEAL,SEAL.
Particularly if you aren't opposed to a laminate. I've walked into a kitchen that had granite-looking laminate and I literally had to get up close and personal with the edges to confirm that it was indeed laminate. The trick is to get a glossy style that mimics the shine and reflectivity of the stone variations. The matte laminate styles just don't look as good.
You could also check out the big box stores. They always have brochures of new products that simulate the look and feel of granite (and granite substitutes) without the price. Lots of options.
I wasn't aware of laminate. I'll have to check that out.
i have seen it tastefully done.
Laminate is the "cheap" stuff put in production built homes. It's the particle board/plywood underlayment with the sheet of plastic heat bonded to the surface.
It's come a long way since the first 'tops were installed with it. If you can afford a solid surface alternative, it pays off in home value in the long run. But if you just can't justify the cost, there are some pretty convincing styles in laminate.