Actually i think you could paint over any unattractive countertops and make them fit your taste.
Can you tile over granite.
The reason i used this special thinset is to maximize the curing of the thinset over the low moisture absorption granite.
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It will react with the granite.
Since you re about to tile over the marble fireplace you don t care about the condition of the marble so go ahead and scratch it up as thoroughly as you can.
Granite is one example of a surround material that can grow tiresome over time.
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Do not use thinset.
So yes you can paint over granite countertops and make them a thing of beauty.
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And it lasts for 20 years.
Just to remove some of the shine.
Make sure the back splash is clean and flat.
Use the right adhesive check the manufacturer s recommendations on a mastic or thinset product before you buy it.
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Roughen the surface with some 120 grit sandpaper.
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I then set the tile with the same self curing thinset.
Almost every registered professional across the nation will tell you that there is no way to know for sure whether a previous installation is structurally sound enough to provide a strong enough foundation and while there are exceptions to the rule they.
The smooth slick surface may appear hard cold and too 1980s contemporary for your taste.
To lay the tile i centered the installation with a plumb line and then burned a flat coat of self curing thinset into the granite.
Whether you can install granite over tile is really an open question that will vary depending on the nature of the previous installation.
Use tile mastic to apply the subway tile.
If it s recommended for tiling over a marble floor or other smooth.
Not a general practice but it can be done.
Tile on tile or as i say it.
They show you how to remove your laminate backsplash like they did but according to them you can just paint right over it too.