Replacing Old Laminate Countertops

These had one screw in them.

Replacing old laminate countertops.

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 However the solid colors can instantly make a kitchen appear out of date particularly if the edges and seams are dark and distinct and the stone patterns lack the. It s about half the price of granite easy to maintain and comes in a variety of colors and patterns. Laminate replacement is straightforward.

I got online to see how others tackled this problem. I used a drill to remove the screws and then the countertops lifted right off warning they are heavy. The only ones i found used a straight edge and a razor blade. Laminate has been a widely used countertop material since the 1950s.

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. Start by removing the old tops photo 1. 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. 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.

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. There are just a couple of screws holding the countertops on. This type of problem typically requires complete.