Installing Laminate Sheet Over Existing Countertop

During the course of a recent kitchen remodel i recovered a laminate countertop with newer more brightly colored laminate sheeting with a granite type pattern.

Installing laminate sheet over existing 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. Step 1 take preparations. Laminate provides a very durable and waterproof work surface. The easiest way to install new formica is with a formica sheet kit.

And it saved some money as well. 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. It is possible to put new laminate over old laminate and plywood. The most accurate method is to order the countertops from cabinet.

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. If installing new sheet laminate over old laminate material first thoroughly sand and clean the old surface. Careful measuring is the most critical step in any countertop installation. The point where two counters meet in a corner must be square.

Countertop overlays cover your existing countertop in the form of large pre cast slabs of granite or quartz countertop material. After the laminate surface is made post form fabricators attach it to particleboard. Draw a sketch and measure carefully. In order for the laminate to stick to the existing top it will need.

Laminate will be installed over the existing countertop by using a type of glue. Countertop fabricators and retailers may ask for different information so first ask for measuring instructions from your supplier. Overlays are differentiated from countertop fixes such as rustoleum s countertop transformations a multi stage liquid covering or from thin plastic adhesive sheets imprinted with an image of granite. Installing the new laminate right over the old made this project go so much faster than having to build all new countertops from scratch.

This project guide provides step by step instructions for installing a post form laminate countertop. Post form laminate is a bit different. Laminate countertops are durable easy to clean and more moisture proof than just about any other material you can use.