Using epoxy to set granite tile

[eduardo]

I know at first this may sound like an odd question, but is it possible to use epoxy or some other adhesive you sell to adhere 12 x 12 granite tile to an existing countertop in good condition?  I think the common approach would be to remove the countertop and replace with 3/4 plywood and durock over that, then special thinset mortar for natural stone.

As I'm looking at it, I'm wondering why a good adhesive wouldn't work just as well especially since the counterop is very solid just not very attractive.  Please, tell me why this is a bad idea.

Thanks, Ed

[Mark D.]

You don't even need epoxy. If you don't want to trowel latex thinset over the whole thing I know of people that have siliconed them. Personally I don't like the idea, but if the unit is sound it isn't going anywhere and silicone is a very strong adhesive.

Let's see if any of the contractors here would put in their $0.02

Mark

[eduardo]

I was looking at the website for Liquid Nails and they have this product which they indicate is for granite on countertops - not specifically formica but they mention Corian:

http://www.liquidnails.com/ViewProductDetails.do?productId=38

Anyone with experience on this?  Ed

[Stone Dude]

i wouldnt do it, youre asking for problems. if it doesnt work out then you'll be paying double to do it over the right way. bad idea in my opinion. and i wouldnt recommend liquid nails either, in any situation for natural stone, it has been known to bleed into and discolor some stones.

[eduardo]

OK, so I'll probably stay away from that.  I didn't realize that it could bleed into the stone and really was curious if others had done it or not.  Thanks for the replies and anyone else???

Ed

[Stone Dude]

theres just too many "maybes" that ca go wrong for it to be worth it. sure youl save some money, but if ay of those things go wrong youre in a world of crap, especially if youre married 

[Mark D.]

Ripping it off is the best way. Then you make sure you start with a good surface.

I like latex thinset for this anyways. I know people that have used silicone, but I wouldn't.

Mark