Installing Laminate Countertop Sheets Over Existing Laminate

Immediately roll the surface with a j roller to work out air pockets.

Installing laminate countertop sheets over existing laminate.

We definitely learned some tricks along the way so i wanted to pass those along to you in case you have a laminate countertop that could use a refresh but you don t want to. And it saved some money as well. The point where two counters meet in a corner must be square. Installing the new laminate right over the old made this project go so much faster than having to build all new countertops from scratch.

Leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to install sheet laminate on wood to create a countertop surface. The easiest way to install new formica is with a formica sheet kit. The sanding helps to remove any existing glossy coating and roughs up the surface for better bonding with the countertop adhesive. The laminate comes in thin rigid sheets that you secure to a countertop frame using contact cement.

Place the laminate sheet on top of the dowels and roll them around to adjust the positioning until it overhangs slightly on all sides. Rough up the surface with sandpaper and then use a soft paintbrush or a vacuum cleaner to completely remove any dust and debris from the existing countertop and from the back of the laminate sheet you re going to install. This project guide provides step by step instructions for installing a post form laminate countertop. If you re installing over existing laminate the old countertop surface should be thoroughly sanded and cleaned to remove all debris and contaminants.

Pull out the dowel rod on one end of the countertop allowing the laminate sheet to come in contact with the countertop. Glue the new laminate with contact cement applied with a natural bristle brush. Video of the day volume 0. Then pull out the center dowel and press down firmly.

You can install laminate over most existing surfaces as long as they are solid clean and free of any gloss or shine that will prevent proper adhesion of the laminate. When you measure for your countertop be sure to include the counter overhang which is usually between 3 4 1 inch in front and on open ends.