Replacing Old Laminate Countertops

Remove the sink shut off the water supply valves and disconnect the tubes to the faucet.

Replacing old laminate countertops.

Laminate has been a widely used countertop material since the 1950s. The only ones i found used a straight edge and a razor blade. Laminate replacement is straightforward. This method works on laminate and solid surface kitchen countertops.

However the solid colors can instantly make a kitchen appear out of date particularly if the edges and seams are dark and distinct and the stone patterns lack the. Start by removing the old tops photo 1. You can repair your chipped and aging laminate countertops using simple techniques and in some cases common household products you probably have around the house. If you re looking to give your countertops a whole new look but are watching your budget you can completely transform them for less than 300.

Since we were installing new laminate over old laminate with the countertops in place there were places where the router couldn t be used to trim the laminate all the way up against the wall. It s about half the price of granite easy to maintain and comes in a variety of colors and patterns. Lift the countertop with a friend to avoid injury. There are just a couple of screws holding the countertops on.

If your laminate has bubbles cracks or loose seams there s a good chance the glue has lost its grip. These had one screw in them. The existing countertop material high definition laminate countertops or solid surface materials screw into place so they are easier to change especially if you are replacing the counter just for resale says john petrie ckd president elect of the national kitchen and bath association and owner of mother hubbard s custom cabinetry.