When building a custom laminate countertop, the standard process is to cut the laminate a little large, then mount it to your substrate (usually particleboard or MDF) and trim it precisely to fit with a router and flush-cutting bit. This bit has a bearing (much like a skateboard wheel be...
How to repair laminate countertopAl CarrellKelly Carrell
As the stain would dry I would go over, and over certain areas, to build the color. Making it heavier over knots, or any distress areas, and down the seams of the planks. Here you can see the variation in the color… Step 5: Seal the Wood Countertop Sealing this all in, and makin...
Removing a burn mark on laminate countertops is not an easy task but can be accomplished using some proper techniques.We have all set a scorching hot pan on a laminate countertop and burned or discolored the laminate surface. This happens quite frequently and there are ways to fix and repair ...
to thoroughly clean the surface of the laminate and tape off the walls and cupboards. Then, thoroughly sand the countertop to remove the glossy finish, wipe it down, and apply a primer intended for slick surfaces like laminate. Once the primer is dry, you can paint a laminate countertop in...
If your laminate countertop has a scratch in it, there are a couple ways you can help get rid of it. Clean your counter before starting to work on it to remove any food or dirt in the scratch. Apply furniture wax to shallow scratches or fill scratches in using laminate filler and a ...
Fill seams between laminate sections, such as where the countertop or backsplash required more than one piece of laminate. Apply a thin bead directly over the seams and press firmly in as you wipe into the seam with a wet finger. Do this several times to ensure caulk has permeated the spac...