How To Re Laminate Kitchen Countertops

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How to re laminate kitchen countertops.

Laminate countertops are a form of plastic and while they are extremely hard wearing over time styles change and even laminate can lose its ability to resist staining and start to show scratches if your laminate countertops are showing their age and need to be replaced you don t have to go to the expense of buying a brand new countertop you can relaminate your own countertops. To make it shine use a mild car wax in a light layer. The company has a long list of tried and true cleaners for its products. Like the idea of a low cost kitchen makeover but don t trust your thumbs.

Purchase the sizes needed including the fascia or cut it to size using a table saw. Here s how to. Select laminate sheets that are at least 2 inches bigger than the countertop on all sides. A formica countertop cleaner can be used for any laminate.

So i bought three new 4 by 8 foot sheets of laminate and went to work. This kitchen had three separate countertops at various heights and locations around the kitchen. Start by installing a 3 8 inch laminate bit into a router. During the course of a recent kitchen remodel i recovered a laminate countertop with newer more brightly colored laminate sheeting with a granite type pattern.

When the countertop is completely covered with laminate you re ready to route. When we started this kitchen project we had no intention of doing anything with the existing countertops. Plus you ll have an experienced pro doing the work. There are many brands of laminate including the longtime maker of the durable countertop material formica.

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