Installing Laminate Countertop Sheets Over Existing Laminate

Then pull out the center dowel and press down firmly.

Installing laminate countertop sheets over existing 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. Immediately roll the surface with a j roller to work out air pockets. This project guide provides step by step instructions for installing a post form laminate countertop. The laminate comes in thin rigid sheets that you secure to a countertop frame using contact cement.

Step 1 dull the surface of the countertop using your belt sander. Leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to install sheet laminate on wood to create a countertop surface. 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. Pull out the dowel rod on one end of the countertop allowing the laminate sheet to come in contact with the countertop.

If you have formica counters but have decided that you prefer a new design you can glue down new sheets of this trademarked laminate over the existing surface to give your kitchen a brand new look. The easiest way to install new formica is with a formica sheet kit. Installing the new laminate right over the old made this project go so much faster than having to build all new countertops from scratch. Glue the new laminate with contact cement applied with a natural bristle brush.

The point where two counters meet in a corner must be square. 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. If you re installing over existing laminate the old countertop surface should be thoroughly sanded and cleaned to remove all debris and contaminants. Place the laminate sheet on top of the dowels and roll them around to adjust the positioning until it overhangs slightly on all sides.

Video of the day volume 0. 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.