www.AllSurfaceRenew.com Our homeowner today is fixing up her home and needs to have a good solution updating old, plain laminate countertops. We worked together to find a color scheme that works well with the new floors, the painted cabinets, and the new stove and dishwasher. The end result are kitchen countertops that look like solid surface countertops without seams. Our passion is making old things beautiful again – we had fun!
fixmycabinet.com This is the finest laminate I have ever worked with, Wislonart HD (high definition) 1847K-45. In this review I said it was 1847K-46, but it is actually dash 45. This countertop plastic laminate is beautiful. It looks and feels just like real granite. When you use a beveled edge molding with it, you cannot tell the difference between real granite stone counters and Formica laminate tops. If you are a fabricator, this laminate is really easy to work with. Important This is a very expensive countertop laminate. The only sizes that were available when I ordered it were 5 x 12 and 4 x 8 sheets. I hope you find that this review has helped you during your decision process.
fixmycabinet.com Formica does not fit right all the time when working with cabinets or countertops. Here’s how to work with uneven surfaces to make the plastic laminate fit tight to crooked walls. This method is used to make pieces fit for cabinet and countertop mica. If you are resurfacing or just doing a cabinet or countertop installation that requires fitting mica laminate on the job, these tips will help. Follow these steps Make sure to always cut your laminate oversize. Push the piece of plastic tight to the surface where it does not fit right. Using a pencil, push it tight to the wall or area where there are dips or humps. Next, push or pull the marking device along the uneven surface so that it marks the Formica in the same shape as the dips or bumps. Using your tin snips, cut the plastic laminate by following the mark that you just made with the pencil. Pay attention to the clean side of the cut with the tin snips. If you need to watch our other Youtube video on hand cutting laminate it will explain how to get the cleanest cut possible during this step. Tip: If you are working with a dark colored plastic laminate, use a permanent marker when making the scribe mark o0nto the Formica. Check the piece to see how it fits and make adjustments accordingly. You should continue these steps until you get the Formica to fit the uneven surface really well. The idea here is to use as little caulking as possible once you are finished fitting the plastic laminate for your …
We are often asked how to paint an existing laminate countertop, and if it is even possible. Yes, you can paint countertops, but you need to prepare the countertop surface carefully beforehand with special primer. Here’s how.
(1) Wash the countertop with some ammonia-based cleaner or some warm ammonia diluted with water. Get it as clean as possible, removing all dirt and grime. When the surface is dry, you may wish to put strips of low-tack painter’s tape on any trim around the countertop.
(2) The next step is to prime the countertop surface with a bonding primer, this will make sure the paint will stick to a non-porous surface. Some good bonding primers are XIM 400, Sherwin-Williams PrepRite®, or Zinssers Bin. Follow the primer manufacturers instructions; plan on allowing the primer to set for about 24 hours before painting. The odor can be strong, so consider opening windows and closing the room off from the rest of the house when using these products.
(3) When the primer is dry, it’s time to paint your selected new color paint to the existing laminate countertop. Nothing changes a kitchen’s look quite so much as countertop finishes, so make sure you’ve matched swatches to your existing colors – appliances, walls, flooring and all. If you use your laminate countertops to prepare food directly on, use water based paint; the chemicals in oil based paints may leech into your food, which is not a good thing. Apply two to three thin layers of paint, letting them dry between each coating. If you like, and are feeling creative, you can stencil-paint some patterned borders on your laminate countertops new base paint as well at this point.
(4) The final step is to seal the paint. Three coats of satin or high-gloss non-yellowing polyurethane will give you maximum durability. I prefer water-based sealer; it will not alter the appearance of your paint’s colors when it dries. Allow the sealer to dry 24 hrs. You might have to order take-out dinners for a couple of days, but it will be worth it when you see your fabulous new painted laminate countertops in your kitchen.
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