So have you decided not to cut the laminate as per one of your other threads?
That would be the best way in my opinion.
That would be the best way in my opinion.
Definitely not! Luan is not a suitable substrate for tile.Can I put a thin layer of luan over the backsplash and then tile over that?????
You were exactly right. The chrome cove molding was installed between the counter top and the splash. Therefore the splash needs to come out. Unfortunately I didn't understand what you were talking about before but I sure do now.YOne other consideration is the chrome cove moulding between the splash and the top. That could have been applied to the bottom edge of the splash (by nailing and adhesive/caulk), or could have been nailed to the countertop.
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It looks like they just glued the laminate to the wall, without any sort of substrate. A very odd application. Never seen that before.
If they used contact cement to adhere the laminate, you might be able to go over that with the mastic. It should not be water sensitive. Test a section to see.
Depending on how rough the wall surface is, would determine if you need to skim coat it. With a notched trowel the tile will float above the walls surface and not sit directly on it. I think you would need to paint it to seal the surface. You don't want the paper bubbling off the sheetrock. I'd use an alcohol based primer to minimze moisture on the paper.
Ron
Mjk, I feel for you man.
Wouldn'tit be a lot easier at this point to rip out the drywall between the cabinets? Put in new drywall or CBU as someone else suggested.
I gotcha Mjk. Skim away and post up some photos of your results. It will look great once you get there.I'm a part time painter and do a lot of patching so I'm better skim coating.
Woman, cant live with them, pass the bear nuts!!!