Hello! I have some questions regarding tiles in the kitchen that I hope some knowledgeable people can help me with. I have a kitchen with a wall panel (I think it's called that) that looks like an imitation of tiles. I would like to tile this surface. One option is to tear it down. But it would be easier if it could be tiled directly over it. Is there adhesive/glue that adheres to such a plastic-like surface that allows tiling on top? What material is a wall panel made of? If it's not possible, how is this type of wall panel attached and how can it be removed smartly? It seems to be mounted behind certain places at the cover panels on the upper cabinets and sealed with silicone at other spots. See pictures. Are there other helpful solutions that anyone can suggest? I am very inexperienced, I should say, but motivated because we strongly dislike its appearance. Thanks in advance!
It is a Fibo wet room panel. I advise against putting tiles on top of it; there's nothing prohibiting it, but it will become extremely thick and hard to make it look aesthetically pleasing. You can put up anything with the right glue and willpower if you don't care how it turns out 🤷♂️
The panels are mounted with screws in the joint and glue. Judging by the pictures, it's hard to determine if the panels go all the way up to the ceiling and the kitchen cabinets are screwed into them. If it's completely impossible to tolerate the appearance, the first step is to check if the panels go up behind the kitchen cabinets.
The panels are mounted with screws in the joint and glue. Judging by the pictures, it's hard to determine if the panels go all the way up to the ceiling and the kitchen cabinets are screwed into them. If it's completely impossible to tolerate the appearance, the first step is to check if the panels go up behind the kitchen cabinets.
To answer more specifically, no, do not install tiles on top as it will add too much thickness and it will be awkward against the countertop.
If you're going to remove it, start by checking if the panels go up behind the kitchen cabinets. If they don't, cut through the joint to free the panels, remove one corner strip, and you should find screws underneath, and then proceed from there.
If the panels do go up behind the kitchen cabinets, I would advise you to unscrew them and do it right from the start.
If you're going to remove it, start by checking if the panels go up behind the kitchen cabinets. If they don't, cut through the joint to free the panels, remove one corner strip, and you should find screws underneath, and then proceed from there.
If the panels do go up behind the kitchen cabinets, I would advise you to unscrew them and do it right from the start.
Thank you so much for the reply! Then I can eliminate the idea of putting tiles on top. From what I can see, the panel goes under the covering panels on the upper cabinets but is "siliconed" along the sides otherwise around the cabinets and perhaps thus adjusted there. I understand that this is absolutely no guarantee for it.K Kimpaann said:
But good, then I know the first step will be to take down an upper cabinet and see how the covering panel is attached.
A few more questions. When I've removed the screws, do I need to pry away the panels with something like a crowbar? Regarding behind the panels, are there plasterboards then and is it reasonable to think that I will also need to replace them because there will be unavoidable damage to them since the panel is glued to them. Is it glued everywhere against the plasterboards?
Missed this answer. Thanks again🙏🏼K Kimpaann said:
You don't need to unscrew any cabinet to see it, you should be able to see it by scraping the silicone joint that is against the underside of the upper cabinets.
If you're lucky, the wet room panels are only screwed and sealed with silicone at the joints. Then, when you have removed the screws, you should be able to twist the panel out from the wall, and it will come loose at the joint (like a click system). If they are glued to the wall behind, it is impossible to answer what impact it will have on the plasterboard.
If you're lucky, the wet room panels are only screwed and sealed with silicone at the joints. Then, when you have removed the screws, you should be able to twist the panel out from the wall, and it will come loose at the joint (like a click system). If they are glued to the wall behind, it is impossible to answer what impact it will have on the plasterboard.