How to Install Sheet Laminate on a Countertop

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  • @EverydayHomeRepairs
    @EverydayHomeRepairs  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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  • @brianlocal3
    @brianlocal3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bow down to you amazing free hand saw skills..
    that’s some Jordan level talent

  • @norain31
    @norain31 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ive built 6 houses had no idea i could just cover over top the laminate ?? funny part is i have assisted the cabinet guy with new construction in homes i built 15 yrs ago . .Im retired now and was thinking of redoing my kitchen laminate my self . your video gave me the confidence to do this .

  • @susanwaters5055
    @susanwaters5055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm updating a 1972 home and thought lamenting is affordable but I love the new designs and colors. Perfect direction. Thanks

  • @cassandragates-or8km
    @cassandragates-or8km ปีที่แล้ว +17

    First helpful video I’ve come across for this type of install! Thank you for your clear instructions, lack of ramblings, and great video skills! I have way less anxiety about this now 🙏🏼

  • @sandyharmon1628
    @sandyharmon1628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I thought i would have to get a whole new heavy counter. I never thought of just putting a sheet over old counter that was still in good condition, just out of style in color. Thank You for the video

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hey Sandy, that was the exact position I was in and super happy with the results. Best of luck on your project and let me know if you have any questions along the way.

    • @monarchbutterfly3154
      @monarchbutterfly3154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sandy, did you try it?

    • @daniellereese40
      @daniellereese40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      P

    • @Joetime90
      @Joetime90 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I got some old countertops in red Formica, thought about ripping it off but I could just do this. Most of it is still in good shape.

    • @catspjs6229
      @catspjs6229 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EverydayHomeRepairshow did it hold up 4 years later???

  • @kennethrenock6588
    @kennethrenock6588 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate how to install laminate on top of laminate great job

  • @hanumanjipankaj
    @hanumanjipankaj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU MAN ❤
    THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR PRECIOUS TIME

  • @chistopherlicking8528
    @chistopherlicking8528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best part of the video... that great idea using the old counter top base as a work surface! tilted angle lifts up long and short edges for saw cuts - BRILLIANT :)

  • @catsmeow5566
    @catsmeow5566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Thank you for this. I want to add a few thoughts/suggestions that I've seen from official installation videos for Formica.
    1. If you are going over existing laminate you need to scuff it with sandpaper, thoroughly clean it with something like alcohol, and use a tack cloth to make sure nothing is left on the surface.
    2. When adhering the laminate you should always start from the middle to make sure you don't get any bubbles. That way the air will be pushed out from the middle to the edges where the air can escape.
    I'm going to have to do a project like this and I am nervous about it. All of my cassette and VHS tapes have crooked labels because I'm not good at lining things up. LOL. I will remove the countertop and take it down to my workshop before adhering the laminate though, so I won't have to deal with walls. The vinyl snips are a very good idea. Thank you for that. I will only have one front edge with walls on 3 sides so I'm lucky in that respect.
    The links you included are very helpful.

    • @HairBawl
      @HairBawl ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wait wait wait....you labeling VHS and cassettes in 2023?!?!

    • @catsmeow5566
      @catsmeow5566 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HairBawl LOL. No. But I did years ago. My skills with stickers/tape are still the same though. I get it stuck to itself or to me more than to where I want to get it stuck.

    • @BrockHerrin
      @BrockHerrin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How did it go? Ever complete your project?

    • @catsmeow5566
      @catsmeow5566 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrockHerrin Not yet, got a loooong list of things and other stuff keeps breaking or needing repair or medical issues come up. Hoping to get it done sometime next year. Almost finished renovating my own bathroom. Had to tear out rotten coverings on the wall, termite damaged tongue & groove board, put in studs because they weren't done right, add shims, install a new surround, new shower controls, new pex, new valve, and new showerhead. Next project will likely be the laundry room.

    • @RedundantBuoyancy
      @RedundantBuoyancy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@catsmeow5566 it's about time to get on that counter top :P lol just reading comments and seen this, hope you got around to it :D

  • @Vanessa-pe1fo
    @Vanessa-pe1fo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OH my word! excellent video! I'm in the process of removing the tile from our kitchen counters and installing laminate sheeting. so excited to get started.

  • @She_Tried_It
    @She_Tried_It ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad my counters are rounded at the edges! I'm going to see if I can order this in marble, have it delivered, and try to get a good price for install. If they try to charge a fortune for such easy work, I'll do it myself - thanks to this amazing video!

  • @annbrown3725
    @annbrown3725 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this basic learning technique. Your teaching experiencing was easy to understand and you were patient. Even us "Women" can do this basic counter top addition to our surfaces.
    'THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!!!"

  • @hemahaw1
    @hemahaw1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you. I know now I don't want to do this because I would suck at it, I thought it would be easier and you just saved me time ,money and my sanity.

  • @angelamann6796
    @angelamann6796 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did amazing. I’m really thinking of doing this is our home because ours is breaking apart and have looked for days for a video on this.. thank you so so much. It’s going to help me so much as it already has!!

  • @flynnbickley9622
    @flynnbickley9622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so much for the super informative and helpful video. We're in an unexpected kitchen remodel and are put at ease after watching this!

  • @TATERSVIDEOS770
    @TATERSVIDEOS770 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    great video. I use a dremel to cut end instead of side cutters. works great

  • @The2naMan
    @The2naMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally getting into posting thank you messages on videos rather than adding to “liked” videos and saving for later projects, using likes as a “go back to” function. Super helpful in my build. Thank you.

  • @avflyguy
    @avflyguy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Back when waterbeds were the _in thing to have_ I made the frame from 2 x 6's. Even 55 years ago, you could get laminate relatively easy. The Weldwood contact cement was also available then too. The process was very easy to work with. If I remember right, I think the router bit was a 45* angle, adjusted properly for a smooth top, side, bottom edge. Even did the plywood pedestal the same way. It was a cheap way to make it look very nice. So, laminate has been around a *long* time and still has some nice uses for current day projects. Cordless router would have been nice, but my trusty Craftsman electric did a good job. It did pick up a little of the glue, so would have to clean the bit every now and then. There are sooo many patterns available now, moreso than years ago and it's even cheaper. Look it up and see all the patterns and colors nowdays.

  • @barryinn1778
    @barryinn1778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    Not to bad but you did some flaws, you never file your edge band on a angle before your top piece goes on. After installing edge band and routing excess off keep your file flat on counter going in one direction towards the edge band and never pull file backwards while on edging, or you can chip outer edge. Keeping file flat makes a good sharp edge to glue your top piece to. When glueing the top edge band always put a thin layer of contact cement top of edge band, then when that dries come back and roll the whole area with a roller and cement, this gives a little extra glue between both surfaces. I always used Lacquer thinner for cleaning, or you can use paint thinner just takes longer. I am a professional Laminate installer and did this work for 45 years. By the way I use end nippers for removing laminate near the wall or a file.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Hey Barry, really great feedback and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Cheers 🍻

    • @barryinn1778
      @barryinn1778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No problem.

    • @61spindrift
      @61spindrift 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@barryinn1778 Yes Barry, thank you for your professional comments. One question I have is should one lightly sand the surface if going over the old laminate? When I watch you tube video's, I watch them and immediately cruise the comment section as there is usually a professional that comments on what was could be done better in the video if a professional did the job.

    • @laurie2537
      @laurie2537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@61spindrift should I sand surface first

    • @wendycampbell5099
      @wendycampbell5099 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What do you do with a laminate counter that water got underneath the seams and raised the particle board underneath. I want to put new laminate on top.

  • @paultrigger3798
    @paultrigger3798 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this video was super helpful. I just finished mine with this video and comments with some help. I redid a "L-Shaped" that was about 12.5' long by 5.5' wide at the "L"... Annoying dimension since the largest sheets come in 12'x5', so a joint was needed, took a bit to get that all looking right. Wasn't too bad but would not recommend for the beginner DYI'er unless it's just a simple end piece.

  • @vtechead1
    @vtechead1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Good video, clear and informative, well done. When Im cutting laminate worktops with a power saw, I lay the worktop upside down to cut it. It eliminates any chance of chipping the edges and produces a nice smooth cut. Also, if using a jigsaw, the same method of cutting applies, as a normal jigsaw blade cuts on the upward stroke. Blades are available to cut on the down stroke, which would allow you to cut with the surface facing upwards.

  • @sagitario12ish
    @sagitario12ish หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job! Watching others videos this is the best that I saw.

  • @PetePuebla
    @PetePuebla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I took your advice on the Snips side Cutters. Those came in clutch.

  • @nucklm
    @nucklm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks.
    Really helped with my bathroom vanity top replacement.

  • @tdbear5360
    @tdbear5360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did my Bathroom countertop and I loved it so much I'm doing the kitchen countertop too!

  • @Jimmy_Cavallo
    @Jimmy_Cavallo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    💥Great video, thanks. Just a note to your viewing audience 7:52 you went in the wrong direction with the router. They spin clockwise looking down in it so you want to push that side of the bit into the work not along with it. At 4:02 you went the right way. 🤟🏼

    • @brianstone3972
      @brianstone3972 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He didn't discuss which way to run the router, unfortunately. At the 4:02 mark, he's going the "normal" way where the router spins out and away as he moves along. However the opposite direction referred to as "climb cutting" can be done and often is done intentionally to reduce the chances of the router damaging the edge. You have to be more careful because the rotation pulls the router in the direction you're moving. I use climb cutting to avoid tear out on highly figured wood. And I would probably choose that here for the same reason.

  • @5400bowen
    @5400bowen 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I did laminate in Blockbuster, Starbucks, Best Buy, Old Navy, the Gap and Banana Republic to name a few. We always popped off the old laminate with a propane torch. Stinky, but only takes a few minutes. It’s risky with existing Formica under it. It could start to delaminate after a while.

  • @dawitmezmur8014
    @dawitmezmur8014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you. Short and clear that's what I'm exactly here for.

  • @charlesbutcher9810
    @charlesbutcher9810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much. Your video is right in tune with the project that I'm doing right now. I am building a tiny home in a Ram ProMaster. And I'm at the project of building a countertop for my kitchen cabinet. I appreciate you spending the time to develop this video and edit it and publish it for us to view. I will be sharing my video on Van life and Beyond. Your countertop build has been instrumental in my van build and I really really appreciate it.

  • @mrss4278
    @mrss4278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is great. Much easier than I thought because I thought I'd have to remove the old laminate. My only problem is needing to remove the sink and range top. I "think" I can just pry them up a little and start the bonding from underneath the sink/range edges. It gets very expensive to have a plumber and/or electrician come to remove these things and return to put them back.

    • @godservant5
      @godservant5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      0

    • @MegalithicMentality
      @MegalithicMentality 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good luck with that. How will you route and fit the new laminate under the sink? As soon as you touch the glue you run risk of delaminating the glue from your countertop when you peel off to reposition. And .. just.. no

    • @kyle18934
      @kyle18934 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      how did it go?

    • @mrss4278
      @mrss4278 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kyle18934 Can’t do anything right now. Certain things have come up to postpone activities.

    • @andrewkresek4550
      @andrewkresek4550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You will need to remove anything on the countertop to get laminate under the said fixtures for a nice seal. You do not want a seam in the laminate in the sink area where the highest wear and water is.

  • @ApexMaleLife
    @ApexMaleLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Tiny bead of paint matched caulk along the walls to prevent pooled liquids from seeping, dripping, or wicking into the walls is a nice finished touch (especially with the wall being undercut for fitment).

  • @csloane4129
    @csloane4129 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job and EXCELLENT detailed camera-work in this video.

  • @Leeummm83
    @Leeummm83 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was about to go this route, but then I found precut laminate countertops for cheaper than the melamine by itself!

  • @kelvis6717
    @kelvis6717 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect. Just what I needed for my install. Direct andTo the point. Thank you

  • @MrBababuwi
    @MrBababuwi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting about Breonna 9:52!

  • @NortherncreatureBlogspot
    @NortherncreatureBlogspot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow phenomenal video!!!! So clear & thorough in explaining the steps. Thank you!!!

  • @eddyperez684
    @eddyperez684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought some of your items and all I can say is Thank you very much for such a great video.

  • @jasyynnoe8392
    @jasyynnoe8392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is exactly what I needed to see. I'm following this process exactly, except I'll take my counter top off so I can reach all sides, and my front edge is curved so I will need to clamp it somehow.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice, best of luck on the project and let me know how it turns out.

  • @mgillespie8306
    @mgillespie8306 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I appreciate your thorough instruction.

  • @fucheduck
    @fucheduck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great detail! I wish every DIY video was done this way! good grocery list too! problem is finding the laminant. I keep searching and getting crappy "sticky paper" results. I want REAL laminant sheets to cover bare plywood! mine is moldy and had to rip out the old laminante and belt sand the counter plyiwood off!

  • @maryanncampbell3189
    @maryanncampbell3189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome video. Thank you for being SO thorough with instructions and details. This will definitely help me to replace my old countertop. I will let you know how it turns out. Many thanks for your help.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Maryann, thanks for the kind words and keep me posted on the progress or if you have any questions along the way. 👍

  • @sierra.lynette
    @sierra.lynette 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    very simple tutorial and seems easy to follow. thank you for all the angles and detailed explanation!

    • @mohamedsaleh3236
      @mohamedsaleh3236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could you inform me what's the type of glue plz? and glue brand name plz?

  • @nellielee2915
    @nellielee2915 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It came out really nice, Thanks for your video.

  • @stormman8393
    @stormman8393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Answered a lot of questions, personally. Thanks for a great, informative instruction on how to do this.

  • @elizabethsam3875
    @elizabethsam3875 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I like it,but please may I ask you? where can I buy this laminate? 🙏thanks, well done 👏

  • @LartehSimonTonya
    @LartehSimonTonya ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot .My greatest problem is to have those potable machines. I am a capenter from cameroon

  • @Topazkittycat
    @Topazkittycat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video, how would you go about covering a counter top that has rounded edges? Thanks

  • @caontiemcneal6547
    @caontiemcneal6547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am to happy with the finish results 🥰

  • @jaygd5133
    @jaygd5133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was a fantastic video!
    Very thorough and I love the tool list.
    Thank You Very Much!

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the kind words Jay, glad you got value out of the video.

    • @fatuzoka8939
      @fatuzoka8939 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like it.
      I much cost?

  • @homewithmsbetty
    @homewithmsbetty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am going to try. You make it so easy. Thank for sharing!!!

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Take your time and that router is a must! Best of luck 👍

  • @etweetyb77
    @etweetyb77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. I am about to change my desk top and this made it sound easy enough for me to try alone! Thanks!!!!

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Best of luck on your project 👍

    • @ericw.9907
      @ericw.9907 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's why I'm here too... my desk is WAY too 70's

  • @melissanative1799
    @melissanative1799 ปีที่แล้ว

    HOW DO I FIND SOMEONE WHO SPECIALIZES IN DOING THIS? i THINK A LOT OF SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE IS INVOLVED.

  • @tedpinckney1503
    @tedpinckney1503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative. Lots of good tips.

  • @bobthathead3
    @bobthathead3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this!! I’ll be referring to this once I start my kitchen!

  • @chriscoyle1855
    @chriscoyle1855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Exactly what I needed, thanks for the lesson!

  • @loveart4007
    @loveart4007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job. TY for the Tutorial. My husband removed our laminate & I'm wondering if you can use a wood product instead of tile to adhere the laminate sheeting to?

  • @Optimist_Insan
    @Optimist_Insan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good alternative and I am sure my wife will like it :). Quick question. I am a handyman but never used this before. Can I use a utility know to cut it instead of power saw? Also, should I fill corners with something like caulk? Thanks for sharing!

  • @mikewslshwalsh5185
    @mikewslshwalsh5185 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am getting ready to replace ours thank you for your video is very helpful enough room to try to do it myself HD the router is very important for that

  • @creeperkidplays5523
    @creeperkidplays5523 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Very informative 😊

  • @roymielke5162
    @roymielke5162 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Very helpful. Not sure it was discussed but how do you fix chipped corner from router?

  • @jlsszr8327
    @jlsszr8327 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You. That gives me confidence

  • @USAEast
    @USAEast ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! great help for the counter I am about to redo.

  • @searchingforsigns8445
    @searchingforsigns8445 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, now I'm ready to take on my counter tops!

  • @AcidTechnoMan5000
    @AcidTechnoMan5000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video man. You've inspired confidence in me.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice, best of luck on the project. I was happy with the results for this project 👍

  • @nickmaximovich8685
    @nickmaximovich8685 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video. I've done a few countertops, but applied adhesive to both surfaces. Is that necessary?

  • @justme8649
    @justme8649 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I know this is an old video but perhaps some small molding/trim would have looked good where the laminate meets the wall? This way it will not only look aesthetically pleasing but will prevent anything from seeping/wicking in-between the wall and laminate when using a cleanser to clean the table or something spills.

  • @MosesLakeHomes
    @MosesLakeHomes ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info! We need to replace our kitchen counters, and they're laminate. I have a rounded edge on my counters. Could I do this project on rounded edges?

  • @anythingpeteives
    @anythingpeteives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not sure if it would work in this instance, but for that small amount of extra laminate, perhaps using a heat gun or even a hair dryer may have been able to soften up the glue allowing you to just get a very flat blade under it in order to peel it off. I have used a heat gun on laminate in my kitchen and it only took a couple of minutes to soften up the glue sufficiently in order to remove it.

  • @SequoiaKC
    @SequoiaKC 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your video! I have a couple questions.
    1. The counter I am doing has a laminate backsplash. Do I put that on at the same time I am putting the front edge one?
    2. The backsplash has a thin "chrome" edging at the top and at the bottom seam. Where can I get this or is there an alternative?
    3. My counter has a sink in the middle. Do I cover the sinkhole with the laminate and then once it is glued down cut the sinkhole out?
    Thank you!

  • @mrdude3540
    @mrdude3540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your video. You the man

  • @eddierobles2137
    @eddierobles2137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this great tutorial. You rock man !!!

  • @meganbeltran3744
    @meganbeltran3744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video!! I’m adding a new counter to my island and this was so helpful and I feel much better about doing it.
    Would it be the same process to add the laminate directly to the wood?

  • @northlakehomedecor2143
    @northlakehomedecor2143 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tutorial thanks!!

  • @wadelaurel
    @wadelaurel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So you did not remove the old Formica sheet first, you just glued new on top. Is that correct ?

  • @susanprice6532
    @susanprice6532 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the flooring. Why remove it?

  • @deborahsperandio8936
    @deborahsperandio8936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quick question can i cover the existing hole for the drop in sink and then put a glass vessel sink on top?

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You might be able to do that but is your counter a standard size or one like this that was custom? If it is standard I would just get a new laminate countertop which is pretty cheap.

  • @inscoredbz
    @inscoredbz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What kind of glue do we use to hold this down?

    • @dylanrampage9360
      @dylanrampage9360 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Weldwood contact cement by DAP. You roll it on like he does in video. Make sure it's well ventilated because the Weldwood is HIGHLY FLAMABLE a pilot light on a stove is enough to ignite the fumes in the air it is really really strong.

  • @jasonsgreen
    @jasonsgreen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    looks great thanks for the tutorial!

  • @dddigitalsavant
    @dddigitalsavant ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good tutorial and links.

  • @yamazakyvillavicencio2691
    @yamazakyvillavicencio2691 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi how are you good video what kind of glue did you use ?

  • @danielwilson7572
    @danielwilson7572 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, I plan to try this on Saturday.
    But I don't have an existing surface. I will install a sheet of plywood or something. What material is the best substrate for Formica?

  • @craftthefuture
    @craftthefuture ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! Possible silly question here...my counter is incredibly old and I'm wondering if I could apply the new laminate sheet right on top of the old one, or if I need to somehow figure out how to chip it off before applying a new one. Thoughts?

  • @loubadown
    @loubadown 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid thank you we just had someone try to do this w out island and it looks horrid!!!!

  • @jenniferschaub8132
    @jenniferschaub8132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    does your router have a guide on it? i just borrowed a friends router that is 2 handled. and he recommended making a guide.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The router but I used was just for flush cutting so there is a little ball bearing on the end that rides along the surface and then the bit cuts any excess material. Be careful as you can angle the router slightly and damage the surface. Best of luck on the project.

  • @KimberleeMelissa
    @KimberleeMelissa 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can this be put over painted laminate?

  • @jdakel7605
    @jdakel7605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video!

  • @kevinbeach6084
    @kevinbeach6084 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to be doing this soon,I've read that you need to sand old Formica or laminate before adding a new sheet. Do you know that answer and how have they held up? Trying to decide if I should try and peel old Formica off or sand / just glue new sheet?

  • @mernaguirguis9681
    @mernaguirguis9681 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Where did you get the laminate from?

  • @donthompson4460
    @donthompson4460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you suggest sanding down the old laminate to rough up the surface for better adherence of the contact cement?

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't think it is needed the contact cement should bond without much issue.

    • @laurawilson9163
      @laurawilson9163 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely 100% yes, you need to sand it.

  • @HJones-pi5bs
    @HJones-pi5bs ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done! Great job!

  • @bonniehyden962
    @bonniehyden962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Renovating an old house. My BFF told me Formica laminate sheets were crazy hard to install, suggesting I just go ahead and get a full countertop to set in. She said it would end up being cheaper. ....I think not. I can do this!

  • @benhartland4708
    @benhartland4708 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thank you! and best t shirt btw ;)

  • @PetePuebla
    @PetePuebla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What can I use besides a cordless circular saw to make a straight cut?

  • @kkha32
    @kkha32 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for the video. It's very helpful.

  • @carolbrannon6332
    @carolbrannon6332 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there something I can just put on top of the old countertop?
    Like an acrylic sheet to put on top of the old counter top. Which is peeling. Do they have countertop protectors??

  • @JenniferDemarestDemarestProper
    @JenniferDemarestDemarestProper ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you decide to install full one piece laminate counter top where you remove the existing countertops versus putting new sheet laminate on top of existing laminate.
    Just sheet laminate on top of existing looks much simpler.
    Only reason to do the bigger version where you remove the old counter is if you are changing the design of the counters for example sink in a new location.
    Any further advice on why one is better than other? Thx.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  ปีที่แล้ว

      I just install a new standard countertop if I can. What I mean is if the counter is a length and type I can get at a local big box store then I would just buy the entire countertop and swap out. In this video the little breakfast bar counter was a custom size so instead of ordering and waiting for a new counter I just went with new sheet laminate. Make sense?

  • @javierhuamani7483
    @javierhuamani7483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for share this information

  • @lillianparks8488
    @lillianparks8488 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful idea and great video. We have old laminate kitchen counters, so we'd place it in top of that. Is sheet laminate heat resistant, just in case a hot pan is sat on it?? Also, is sheet laminate something available at places like Home Depot, Lowes, etc?

  • @SewingBoxDesigns
    @SewingBoxDesigns 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! This vid really helps!