Applying New Laminate Over Old Laminate

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.

Applying new laminate over old laminate.

The only ones i found used a straight edge and a razor blade. Gluing the laminate plastic laminate is generally applied with contact cement. Video of the day volume 0. Glue the new laminate with contact cement applied with a natural bristle brush.

Step five plastic laminate glue is then applied to both the counter or formica cabinet and the new plastic. Once a piece is adhered there is no possibility moving it around. After countless times of ruining a brand new counter edge when trimming the top down to the final dimension i came up with this trick to provide consistent. Pull the dowel rods forward and out and press the laminate down.

Set the large top piece of laminate on the rods and get it correctly positioned with the factory edge up against the wall and the other sides overhanging the edge. Apply a smooth even layer covering the entire surface. 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. The easiest way to install new formica is with a formica sheet kit.

After the old countertop has been prepped sanded cleaned dried brush contact cement onto the countertop surface. Step six the two surfaces are then pressed and rolled together. I got online to see how others tackled this problem. 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.

Set it in place using the laminate roller. We don t typically recommend laminating over laminate but you can do it if you re willing to put some elbow grease into it.