Homeowners designers and even celebrities are warming to the idea of laminate surfaces thanks to new technology that mimics the look and feel of real stone and wood.
Can i cover my laminate counters with new laminate layer.
It is an economical covering compared to other surfaces and very durable not scratching or chipping easily.
I did the entire resurfacing project by myself and changed my ugly black laminate counters to a clean modern white.
When marking and cutting the new pieces of laminate i made sure to leave at least an inch sometimes more of extra laminate on all areas around the edges.
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.
If you have old laminate formica wilsonart etc countertops that have square edges you can cover them with a layer of new laminate which is sold in sheets up to 5 feet wide and 12 feet long.
Cut scribe and trim new laminate pieces.
We bought a 5 x 12 piece of laminate which was enough for my mom s entire kitchen.
But it doesn t have to be that way.
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In some cases you can set the sheet in place and use a marker to trace the shape of the countertop on the underside of the new laminate.
If your countertops have a raised and rounded edge often called a waterfall edge you can t cover them with new laminate because it s impossible to get the new.
Ways to cover kichen laminate countertops.
Epoxy countertop coating over laminate.
Allow some extra room outside of your traced lines when rough cutting the sheet.
Damage stains or discoloration on your laminate countertop can ruin the appearance of your kitchen but this doesn t mean you have to replace the laminate.
Not only can you completely transform your countertop for less than 50 but you can make those tired surfaces feel fresh and new again without a costly remodel.
Worn or outdated laminate kitchen countertops don t have to be replaced to look new.