[Shop-talk] recovering kitchen counter

[David Scheidt]

On Dec 18, 2007 9:17 PM, Chadwick E. Labno <chad at linuxeg.com> wrote:
> My 30 year old kitchen counter tops are covered with a Formica type laminate
> and I need to recover them. Can I install new Formica type laminate over
> the old
> laminate or do I need to remove it. If removal is not required what
> surface preparation
> is suggested. If removal of the old laminate is necessary what is the
> best way to do this.
> I have a 3 foot water damaged section so I figured this is a good time
> to upgrade from
> faux butcher block to a more modern faux granite. Thanks in advance for
> your help.

It's possible to put laminate on top of existing laminate.  Unless the
existing laminate is in perfect shape, you're very likely to end up
with a non-flat surface.  If the substrate is damaged -- you mention
water damage -- it'll have to be fixed first.  That's usually easiest
to do by replacing it.

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David Scheidt
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