49+ Can You Paint Over Formica Backsplash US. It's possible to tile over a plastic laminate backsplash if the backsplash has square, rather than molded or rounded, edges. Yes, you can paint over tile, linoleum or formica.
It is possible and even the shiniest of formica cabinets can be painted over.
Formica countertops can often be found in older homes, apartments, and mobile homes, and after years of wear and tear they can look rundown and their patterns can fade. I had an old formica backsplash, original to my house. Some just paint the paper & others paint the cabinets as well. Countertop paint makes old formica look like new granite.