How to Recover a Counter Top Using Sheet Laminate

 

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HOW TO RECOVER A COUNTER TOP USING SHEET LAMINATE

At the point when your overlay ledges are looking worn, you can supplant them without significant development utilizing sheet cover. Cover sheeting is accessible in numerous styles and hues, and a portion of the more current sheets impersonate the appearance of characteristic stone. Cover sheeting is adaptable and somewhat dubious to set, so you should solicit a couple from your companions to help with the task particularly when you are working with a long ledge.  

Preparing and Planning

  

In case you're introducing over existing cover, the old ledge surface ought to be altogether sanded and cleaned to expel all flotsam and jetsam and contaminants. The sanding assists with expelling any current shiny covering and messes up the surface for better holding with the ledge cement. I utilized an arbitrary orbital force sander over all current ledge surfaces before cleaning my small kitchen.  

 

Next, measure the elements of the ledge and sketch an outline of the ledge shape that you will need to remove of the sheet overlay. The edges of these sheets are straight, so you should get ready for the edges to line the back of the bureau against the divider, whenever the situation allows. Take each ledge in turn and sketch its shape. As you sketch your plans, the sheet patterns ought to generally reflect the state of the last ledge, however include a couple of additional inches so the sheet edges will overhang the edges of the ledge. You'll return later with a switch and trim the edges flush with the counter.  

Cutting the Laminate  

 

You have two or three choices for cutting cover. There are exceptional edges that permit you to utilize an utility blade to cut sheet overlay. On the off chance that utilizing an utility blade, likewise utilize a straightedge to direct the blade for a smooth and even cut. You can likewise cut plastic cover with a round observed, dance saw or table saw with a fine-tooth sharp edge. Spot a piece of concealing tape where the slice is to be made to forestall chipping and make the line simpler to see. When utilizing a force circ saw or jigsaw, cut from the rear of the overlay. These sharp edges cut on the upstroke, and decreasing will help forestall chipping.  

Sticking the Laminate  

 

Plastic overlay is commonly applied with contact concrete. After the old ledge has been prepared (sanded, cleaned, dried), brush contact concrete onto the ledge surface. Apply a smooth, even layer covering the whole surface. At that point brush a layer of contact concrete on the posterior of the overlay pattern for the counter. Permit the cement to dry until crude (generally 5 to 10 minutes, yet check the contact concrete mark for proposals).  

Applying the Countertop Surface  

 

Beginning toward one side of the sheet, expel the primary wood strip or dowel and utilize a J-roller to press the new sheet down onto the counter, holding the two sorts out. Utilize the roller to apply strain to the sheet so the paste will have a solid bond and no air pockets. Work toward the furthest edge of the counter, evacuating the wood strips each in turn and rolling the whole surface altogether as you progress.

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