Edge question on laminate counters
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Comments (4)I'd slap a fence on the Raptor and cut the tops down in the house. The inside corners and ends that butt to cabinets and walls would have to be freehanded. The masking and cleanup bill would be about as much as the work itself, but it could be done depending on the size and configuration of the job. Of course this is assuming the edges lip over the cabinets; you can't cut the edge off and expose underlayment. If not, you're back to replacement. Here is a link that might be useful: Raptor...See MoreLaminating curved-edge counters
Comments (10)DIY laminate is tricky if you are not experienced in applying it. The thing with laminate is, you use contact cement and once that laminate touches the surface you are applying it to, its stuck and can't be removed. If you screw up and lay it down incorrectly, you are pretty much stuck with it. So, although you can do it yourself (and save a bundle, the sheet laminate is not expensive, its the labor that drives up the cost) you should be aware, especially on long counters, that it can be tricky to get a smooth, flat contact without any air bubbles. You have to do your edges too, using a strip of the laminate that is applied and then routered and the sharp edge smoothed out. Many years ago, in our first house, we did a new laminate counter ourselves, as we were on a very tight budget. It came out OK, there was a bubble on the longer run, which was there as long as we had the house. That is not to discourage you, it can be done of course. If you've done laminate before, you know what you are doing, if not, I'd practice with some cheap laminate on a work bench or laundry table first....See MoreTile edge on laminate counter?
Comments (4)There's nothing wrong with laminate as a counter choice. It's come a long way in color/finish selections and is seamless and easily cleanable/sanitizable. However, you have to work within the limitations of the material for optimum functionality. That means if you need a custom laminate top, you choose a square edge, or you choose one that isn't radiused that is available in a standard width. There is also the beveled edge choice, which can be done on a custom top, but no radiuses can be involved. Everything has to be a straight angle. And, the only way laminate is a budget choice is if you are doing the fabrication of the custom top yourself, or you choose standardized post form sizes. If you get into custom fabrication with the pricier edges and the pricier laminate colors, you are really not that far from a budget granite, like Uba Tuba. I recently quoted a lady for a custom island top with the new Formica 180 FX with the ogee edge cut and attached all around the island. $1400. Granite was $1300....See MoreLaminate counters - can you cut the edge?
Comments (19)Maeve- I am in the same position. While I realize many are steering you towards just buying new, I realize it's multiple steps to get a new countertop. Hence the reason I am avoiding it. My fix is for 2 years until I get new cabinets (lower) with a granite counter installed. There are trim options, even in ceramic, to create a lip (a little hackish) between the edge of the counter once removed. You could also hack it with a a bit of round (be sure to reinforce the finish when painted for water contact. Do you plan to RE-finish the counter top? I would assume you will need to relaminate or cement it. I am using a heavier finish. I am using this: Daich Coatings Inc.spreadstone ($80+) for a slate look, I am hacking their technique (emailed them to make sure it would work). Once the back lip/splash is removed it's going to leave some attractive particle and maybe some uneven areas. I have seamfill and putty to bridge the gap. Is this cheaper than a new laminate counter, yes. Is the time worth it, maybe not. I'm not sure about refinishing the counter with wallpaper (meant to mimic a finish) or laminate look sheets. Some of those are inexpensive....See Morebeth09
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