How to tile over melamine board?

[wellz]

Hi,

I'm about to do a tile backsplash on our kitchen. Part of the area that will be tiled over is a melamine board wall, which was part of a corner cabinet that we remove. The area within the red box below is where we want to tile. Can I tile straight on top of the melamine board wall or do I have to cut that part of the board out?

Thank you.

[EricL]

Hello @wellz 

You can either cut and remove that melamine wall in order to expose the original plasterboard or glue and screw a tile underlay sheet over the melamine board. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[wellz]

Thanks @EricL! Tile underlay sheet is probably the easier option. Can you provide a link to a suitable product?

Also how do I cut it to size as well as cutting a hole for the power point?

[MitchellMc]

Hi @wellz,

You can use Villaboard to line that wall before tiling. It's similar to tile underlay and can be cut with a score and snap knife. You could cut out the powerpoint opening with the knife as well, or a multi tool would be another tool you can use.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell