Applying New Laminate Over Old Laminate

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.

Applying new laminate over old laminate.

Set it in place using the laminate roller. Glue the new laminate with contact cement applied with a natural bristle brush. 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. 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.

Video of the day volume 0. Step six the two surfaces are then pressed and rolled together. Pull the dowel rods forward and out and press the laminate down. The easiest way to install new formica is with a formica sheet kit.

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. I got online to see how others tackled this problem. The only ones i found used a straight edge and a razor blade. We don t typically recommend laminating over laminate but you can do it if you re willing to put some elbow grease into it.

Gluing the laminate plastic laminate is generally applied with contact cement. Lay dowel rods on the countertop facing forward about a foot apart. After the old countertop has been prepped sanded cleaned dried brush contact cement onto the countertop surface. Step five plastic laminate glue is then applied to both the counter or formica cabinet and the new plastic.

Step four the formica is fitted to any crooked areas on the walls ceilings or floors where the edges of the laminate will meet them. You need to sand the old surface down to the brown core in order to make sure the adhesive sticks and stays stuck.