Although laminate isn t as durable as natural.
Can you use floor tile for kitchen countertops.
You have to use cement backer board under the tile just using mdf won t work because any speck of moisture that gets through grout will cause the mdf to swell and pop up your tiles.
Using the same material for both kitchen flooring and countertops helps unify the kitchen and gives it a more sophisticated and up to date look.
You can use any glazed ceramic tile or porcelain or dense stone such as granite.
The only difference is that you want to use a non sanded grout in oppose to sanded which you would normally use with the floor tiles.
You can choose any tile any color and any size but if all the choices seem daunting do what we did.
Yes it is almost like tiling a floor.
Yes your floor tile must coordinate with the countertop your floor tile absolutely must coordinate with the countertop and while we re at it everything else in the room as well.
And while laminate tile is more commonly used in flooring application it can also be used on a countertop with the exact same installation methods.
There are not special counter top tiles that resist bacteria.
We chose a natural slate tile with predesigned accent pieces and a marble edge for a custom look.
Bamboo and maple would also be stunning.
Tile isn t just for backsplashes and bathroom floors.
You can use floor tile on a wall on a ceiling break it into pieces and do a mosaic lamp shade have at it.
Tile countertops can be installed by an enthusiastic diyer who has some experience with tile setting.
Non sanded grout is easier to clean down the road especially if sealed and allows you to go with small grout lines.
But when it comes to installing new tile counters experts have mixed opinions.
Slab countertops should always be professionally installed.
Popular in the 70s and 80s tiled bathroom and kitchen countertops can still found today especially in arts and crafts inspired homes.
Mosaics can also make up the material for countertops.
Some very beautiful stone choices for matching your kitchen flooring and countertops include marble granite slate or travertine.
Absolutely you can use floor tile as on a counter top.