Tile?

[Les H]

Ok folks, I've been a builder and remodeler forever. The rule of thumb for ceramic tile is a solid base and no movement. If I use glue and caulk ( think phenol " does it all") as a thinset and grout, instead of a cement based thinset and grout, would it handle the vibration of the van? I've built cabinents long ago, but never got around to putting countertops on them. I also have several dozzen 12x12 tile left over from a job I did, so I don't have to buy anthing. I'd go with plain wood, but this is in my tiny sink/food area near my stove, and I want water resistant and germ resistant for easy wipe clean care.
My other option is Frp , but I havnt purchased it yet to fix a shower at my house. Last I checked several years ago, it was $28 a sheet plus tax. BUT it wouldn't have the movement issues that tile does. I can't stand Formica, and can't afford corian or marble or other solid surface.
Whaddya think? Go with what I've got, or just plan to buy an extra sheet of Frp?
Thoughts? Ideas?
"discuss amongst yourselves"...(sat nite live reference)

 

[Seraphim]

I don't know.<br /><br />I enjoy doing tile work, for some odd reason, but haven't tried it in vehicle: just kitchen, foyer and bathrooms.<br /><br />If I could hazard an uneducated guess, I'd think that a caulk which remained flexible when dried would work.<br />&nbsp;

 

[karl]

Hey Les,<br />I'm a fan of using what I have/cheap/free<br />I'd give it a go with PL&nbsp; Urethane for adhesive (HD- $6. -qt tube) and tub and tile caulking for grout. Don't have a fav brand of t+t caulk, but flexibility seems important. I did a vanity top and backsplash in my home with white silicone 30 years ago and it is still fine....<br />&nbsp;The urethane is waaay more flexible than the standard PL 400 and sticks with minimal creep, and to most anything. <br />How you planning on edging? tile edge probably would need temporary support til the adhesive sets.....&nbsp;

 

[Les H]

Well, a couple hours on a sunday afternoon gave me this . Thanks Karl for the suggestions, thats pretty much what i build with, so its what i had. Most of my bus is built with recycled or leftover stuff anyway! This little piece will be my proving grounds. If it holds up, ill do the rest the same way.

 

[SoulRaven]

Do you plan a small area to tile or tile the whole floor...??? The issue I see with tile is that it can get very slippery... Cooking may cause grease splatters and ya end up on your rear... But for looks it would add a nice accent to your bus... Also is the floor insulated, tile may make the floor very cold...

 

[Les H]

The floor is the origional wal to wall rubber mat over plywood. No plans to tile that whatsoever. Cold tootsies, YIKES!!

 

[Seraphim]

Looks good, and I don't envision any problems with it holding up.