Bullnose on Countertops

I have installed tile on top of my countertops in my kitchen. The counter was basic laminate glued to particle board. I put 1/4" backerboard on top of the counter and installed the tile. All of this went smoothly. However, now I need advice on how to put the bullnose on the side of the counter. The sides of the counter are as follows: 5/8" plywood (bottom), 1 1/2" Laminate counter top (middle), and 1/4" Wonderboard. I put the bullnose on the ends with mastic, but it did not adhere to the laminate. I need advice on what material I could use on the ends of the counter. The only problem is is that I am limited on how thick this material can be. I have looked at running 1/4" Wonderboard along the perimeter of the counter, but the gap it leaves is too big.

Is there any material I could use to help this bullnose adhere to the ends of the countertop? I have heard that roofing paper might work, but I do not know! Please help!

Dave Rickelton
GRETADOG1@msn.com

 

Hi Dave,

The formica may need roughing up. Sand it with a course sandpaper and then clean it thoroughly -- let it dry.

Mastic should work. A better method, of course, would be to put strips of the backer board along the edge with thin set and muchas nails. No problem sticking the tile to that.

John

http://www.johnbridge.com